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Widowed Parents Unite

52 Tips to Get Through the First Year, from One Widowed Parent to Another

Jenny Lisk 

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Description

Are you a widowed parent navigating the overwhelming world of raising kids or teens after profound loss?

You're not alone. Dive into heartfelt reflections and invaluable insights from those who truly understand: parents who've faced the unexpected sorrow of losing their partners during the prime of their lives.

When your spouse or partner passes away, it can feel like you're the only one in your age group dealing with such immense grief and the challenges of single, widowed parenthood. But Jenny Lisk, founder of the Widowed Parent Institute, along with forty-eight brave moms and dads from around the globe, are here to share their journeys and lessons.

Widowed Parents Unite: 52 Tips to Get Through the First Year, from One Widowed Parent to Another is more than a book-it's a lifeline. Within its pages, you'll meet parents who've lost their spouses to unforeseen tragedies, from sudden accidents to relentless illnesses. Their candid stories will resonate deeply, providing both solace and actionable advice.

Inside Widowed Parents Unite, you'll discover:

- Hands-on tips and strategies directly from those who've faced similar trials

- Stories that reassure you you're not on this path alone

- Bite-sized pieces perfect for moments when grief seems all-consuming

- A curated list of resources tailor-made for widowed parents

Designed especially for the heart-rending first year after loss, Widowed Parents Unite is your beacon during the storm. If the comforting words of fellow grievers, presented in short, poignant essays, sounds like the support you need in these turbulent times, then you won't want to miss Jenny Lisk's unique anthology of love, loss, and resilience.

Embark on a journey towards healing and understanding. Grab your copy of Widowed Parents Unite and find a community waiting to embrace you.

Product Details

PublisherBluhen Books
Publish DateOctober 24, 2023
Pages176
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781735613659
Dimensions7.8 X 5.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.4 pounds

About the Author

Jenny Lisk is the founder of the Widowed Parent Institute. She is an award-winning author and widowed mom who is dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family's well-being. Jenny's books, Future Widow and Widowed Parents Unite, and her show, The Widowed Parent Podcast, guide the journey of solo parenting after loss.

Reviews

"A comfort to any young widow who feels upended, overwhelmed, or isolated after this major life change."

-HOPE EDELMAN, New York Times bestselling author of Motherless Daughters and The AfterGrief: Finding Your Way Along the Long Arc of Loss


"Widowed Parents Unite provides readers with the invaluable relief that accompanies having your fears, your truths, and your experiences validated."

-MICHELE NEFF HERNANDEZ, CEO, Soaring Spirits International, and author, Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma


"No matter how alone you might be feeling in your experience, Widowed Parents Unite offers hope, solace, comfort, and inspiration."

-CLAIRE BIDWELL SMITH, LCPC, author of Conscious Grieving


"The loudest message in this beautifully well-thought-out book is YOU ARE NOT ALONE!"

-KAREN PHELPS MOYER, co-founder, Eluna Network, founder, Camp Erin, and life/love coach, Good Morning Gorgeous


"This gem of a book is a resource to come to time and again."

-ELENA LISTER, MD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and co-author of Giving Hope: Conversations With Children About Illness, Death and Loss


"An important voice of hope, practical support, and understanding to parents navigating the loss of a partner."

-MEGHAN RIORDAN JARVIS, MA, LICSW, host, Grief is My Side Hustle podcast, and author, End of the Hour: A Therapist's Memoir


"A jewel box of gems for widowed parents. Each weekly entry contains a precious gift of wisdom, insight, humanity, and above all, hope."

-JOANNE L. HARPEL, MPhil, CT, JD, president, Coping After Suicide, and executive producer, Talking OutLOUD: Teens & Suicide Loss, A Conversation


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