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Since my husband died earlier this year, I suddenly have to take care of all the things around the house that he used to do. I’m especially overwhelmed by managing our finances and don’t know where to start.
Published: April 02, 2008
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Since my wife died last month, I just don’t feel like eating. She was a wonderful cook and I always enjoyed her meals. While I’ve always had a good appetite, nothing seems appealing now. What should I do?
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Published: January 29, 2008
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I feel so guilty because my husband’s death after a long illness was a relief. Am I wrong to feel this way?
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Published: January 24, 2008
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We’ve been told that my mother only has weeks left to live. What should we expect during the dying process?
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Published: January 24, 2008
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My father committed suicide after being diagnosed with a terminal disease. He was devastated and hadn’t been himself for several weeks, but we never imagined he would do something like this. How do we go on?
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Published: January 21, 2008
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My husband died several months ago, and my friends keep encouraging me to go to a support group meeting. What do you think?
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Published: January 21, 2008
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My husband has recently been diagnosed with cancer. It’s as if he didn’t hear what the doctors said. How do I get him to talk about it?
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Published: January 17, 2008
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My husband of 18 years died suddenly nearly two years ago. While the shock of his death was extremely difficult, the second year was even more painful than the first. Why?
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Published: January 17, 2008
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I just learned that the husband of one of my best friends from college died unexpectedly. I want to help but am not sure how. What should I do?
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Published: January 17, 2008
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After caring for an elderly friend for over 10 years, including daily visits and phone calls, she passed away several months ago. I think about her constantly and can’t get over wondering whether I did enough to care for her. Is this unusual?
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Published: January 16, 2008
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I feel so lost since my mother died last month. She’s been such an important part of my life, especially since I’ve been her primary caregiver over the past several years. I sometimes think that I won’t be able to go on with her. Is that normal?
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Published: January 16, 2008
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My husband died more than two months ago, and I’m still numb. What should I be feeling, and why can’t I move forward?
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Published: January 16, 2008
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