Resources

In trying to find some sense out of being a young widow I read a great deal of excellent books.  Here are some of the books I enjoyed.  Maybe they could help you as well.

• Doubly Blessed – An Inspirational Memoir by: Kevin Hershner

• A Widow’s Guide to Healing: Gentle Support and Advice for the First 5 Years

• Widows Wear Stilettos: A Practical and Emotional Guide for the Young Widow

• Grace for the Widow: A Journey through the Fog of Loss

• Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again   

• Happily Even After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond) the Grief of Widowhood

• When Bad Things Happen to Good Women: Getting You (or Someone You Love) Through the Toughest Times

• It’s Okay to Laugh: (Crying Is Cool Too)

• I’m Grieving as Fast as I Can: How Young Widows and Widowers Can Cope and Heal

• Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief

• Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies

• Healing a Spouse’s Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas

• Widow To Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas For Rebuilding Your Life After Your Husband or Wife Dies (Healing Your Grieving Heart series)

Other Resources I found helpful:

• Soaring Spirits International

• Camp Widow

• One Fit Widow

• Widows Hope

• New Hope Centers

• Angels of Hope

• Second Firsts