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Death or Loss of a Partner or Spouse articles

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Losing a spouse or partner is one of the hardest things we can experience. The grief can take a deep physical and psychological toll and cause a crisis of meaning and faith, especially if the relationship was especially close or the circumstances of the loss sudden or painful. After the immediate shock, many survivors find it is a long process of experiencing small, sharp losses to normalcy that seem to appear at random as we learn to re-navigate life without our partner, whatever our age. We also find ourselves facing social expectations around our grief and judgments about if and when we want to explore new relationships. Each of us has to walk a unique journey to process our grief and fold the love for our spouse back into our lives.

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When a Boyfriend Dies, Does the Grief Mean Less?

Unmarried companions can face the same grief and desolation that a husband or wife does at the loss of a partner. But the suffering of a girlfriend or boyfriend may be minimized by others, who assume it shouldn’t last so long or hurt so deeply – as in, “Well, he was only your boyfriend.”

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When a Spouse Dies, Resilience Can Be Uneven

Losing a beloved life partner is never easy at any age, no matter the circumstance. The loss can be sudden and totally unexpected — a fatal heart attack, traffic accident or natural tragedy like a flood or earthquake.

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The Day They Came to Tell Me My Husband Died

When the doorbell rang on New Year’s Eve four years ago, I knew something was wrong. It was 9 p.m. I was alone. I opened the door to three men in uniform.

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Checklist for Handling the Death of a Spouse

After a loved one dies, their affairs need to be set in order. You might find yourself planning a funeral, paying bills and closing accounts. The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving.

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8 Ways to Heal Your Soul After a Loss

Grief comes in many forms. Any loss can touch off a series of emotional responses in you. You can help yourself move through your pain to healing.

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The Condolences End. Being a Widow Doesn't

The second year without my husband is in some ways harder than the first.

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Grief, Loneliness, and Losing a Spouse

Learning to live with grief and loneliness after the death of a spouse.

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How to Survive the Loss of a Spouse

The death of a spouse is rated as one of the most distressing events in life -- an event that one spouse in every couple must eventually face.

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Coping with the Death of a Spouse

The number one stressor on every chart is the death of a spouse. Half of all married couples will experience this loss at some point in their lives.

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Surviving the Death of a Spouse

The loss of a spouse can impact us profoundly at any times in our lives. On the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, loss of a spouse is rated as the most stressful event.

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