TY - BOOK AU - Meekhof, Kristin. AU - Windell,James TI - A widow's guide to healing: gentle support and advice for the first 5 years SN - 9781492620594 AV - HQ1058 .M44 2015 U1 - 306.88/3 23 KW - Widowhood KW - Widows KW - Life skills guides KW - Adjustment (Psychology) KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-237) and index; Feeling less alone -- The 411 on surviving the first month -- Living on empty : coping with your feelings and getting support in the first years -- Navigating the legal system : wills, estates, and the probate court -- The widow's guide to solo parenting -- Friends and family : the good, bad, and ugly -- Facing finances without fear -- Widow in the workplace -- The best advice I never got : things widows know -- Your game plan N2 - Focusing on the first five years of widowhood, a guide for women on how to manage the loss of a life partner shares advice on everything from estates and medical bills to single parenthood and navigating social situations. --Publsiher's description; "An inspiring, accessible, and empowering guide for how to navigate the unique stresses and challenges of widowhood and create a hopeful future,"--Amazon.com ER -