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How to Survive Losing a Loved One

A Practical Guide to Coping with Your Partner's Terminal Illness and Death, and Building the Next Chapter in Your Life

Karen Jackson Taylor author Christine Pearson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Published:11th Feb '21

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This empowering guide offers practical support for navigating the challenges of a partner's terminal illness or unexpected death, helping you find a way forward.

Receiving the news that your partner has a terminal or life-limiting illness, or has died unexpectedly, is among the most challenging experiences one can face. During such a difficult time, individuals often find themselves overwhelmed by a multitude of urgent decisions that must be made, often with little time to process their emotions. In How to Survive Losing a Loved One, readers are offered not just information, but a sense of companionship and guidance through this painful journey. This book serves as a supportive friend, helping you navigate the complexities of grief and practical decision-making.

Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding the necessary steps to take immediately following a diagnosis or loss. Readers will discover vital information about creating a will, arranging power of attorney, and understanding their entitlements from the state and their employer. The guide also addresses crucial aspects of stabilizing finances and preparing to manage a household alone, which can be daunting tasks during such an emotional time.

In addition to practical advice, How to Survive Losing a Loved One provides insights into the grieving process, offering strategies to help individuals regain control and find a path toward a hopeful future. Whether you are just beginning this journey or are further along, this book is an essential resource for anyone coping with the terminal illness or death of a partner, helping to illuminate the way forward.

ISBN: 9781472145253

Dimensions: 232mm x 152mm x 26mm

Weight: 420g

352 pages