Becoming a widow isn't like becoming a wife. Becoming a wife requires major planning. But becoming a widow is often a surprise, and even with advance planning some people are still stunned. It's difficult to prepare for widowhood. In "Widows 101," author Susan Barber uses her personal experience with her husband's death to provide practical tips for surviving the death of a spouse.

Delivered with a gentle, lighthearted approach, "Widows 101" touches upon core elements widows will need to address after losing their husbands, such as

remaking yourself and redefining what you want;
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Becoming a widow isn't like becoming a wife. Becoming a wife requires major planning. But becoming a widow is often a surprise, and even with advance planning some people are still stunned. It's difficult to prepare for widowhood. In "Widows 101," author Susan Barber uses her personal experience with her husband's death to provide practical tips for surviving the death of a spouse.

Delivered with a gentle, lighthearted approach, "Widows 101" touches upon core elements widows will need to address after losing their husbands, such as

remaking yourself and redefining what you want;
...

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