From One Widow to Another Conversations on the New You

by Neff, Miriam

• ISBN13: 9780802487841
• ISBN10: 080248784X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

"Widow" is one title women do not want to have. Yet, according to the Surgeon General's office, 800,000 people become widows or widowers every year in the United States alone. Every aspect of a widow's existence changes-like it or not, ready or not. These changes add to the emotional roller coaster that most women experience after losing their husband. Miriam Neff understands the ride. As she struggled to understand and accept her new role after her husband's death, she recognized the need for women to hear from others about their experiences and what helped them transition to this new stage of life. From One Widow to Another offers practical advice for those facing the loss of a spouse. Drawing from her own loss, Neff walks with the reader through practical issues to a sense of encouragement.

Author Biography

MIRIAM NEFF is a former high school teacher and counselor as well as the author of eight books. She is an adventurer and former conference speaker. Miriam currently teaches a Bible study for widows, is a board member for Koinonia House National Ministries (a ministry for those being released from prison), and is the Founder and President of Widow Connection. Miriam has guest hosted Midday Connection on Moody Radio and is the widow of the former vice president of broadcasting for Moody Broadcasting Network. For more information, see www.widowconnection.org.

Table of Contents

Section I: A Widow's VulnerabilitiesIntroduction1. Our Strongest Emotion - Grief, and its Silent Partner, Depression2. Fear: Normal in change, but Temporary3. Finances: Yes, we can.Section II: A Widow's Strengths: The Sweet Gentle Current of Freedom Rising4. Our Opportunity to Change: Free Time and Flexibility5. We Comfort Others and Comfort Comes BackSection III: Relationships: Never the Same6. Friends: Letting Go and Loving the Real Thing7. Family: Healing After the Tree ShakesSection IV: The New You: The New Woman in the Mirror - Different and Strong8. Finding Yourself: "I didn't know you."9. Finding Your Mission: A Purpose Worth Living For.10. A New Faith: God Moves from Good to GrandAppendix: Financial Planning WorksheetsAppendix: Budget Planning WorksheetsAppendix: How to Start a Ministry to WidowsAppendix: Seven Tips to Help WidowsAppendix: Seven Tips for the Holidays