When Your Spouse Loses A Parent: What to Say & What to Do

By: Irene Rodway JD, Caroline Madden PhD

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Your partner is experiencing the profound grief of losing a mother or father. You genuinely want to be supportive, but you're unsure about the practical ways to offer that support. To make matters worse, your spouse is also unsure about what they want or need during this time. You desire to provide comfort without saying or doing anything wrong or insensitive. "When Your Spouse Loses a Parent" is the book that will address these concerns and more. It will provide answers to questions such as:

How can we explain death to our children in a sensitive manner?
Is it normal for my spouse to suddenly express a desire for major life changes?
How will my spouse's grief affect our sexual intimacy?
What are the warning signs that indicate my spouse may require grief counseling, therapy, or a grief support group?
What are the five stages of grief, and how can I identify which stage my spouse is in?
Why has this particular death in the family had such a significant impact on our marriage?

It's important to understand that your partner may exhibit behaviors that seem out of place. By gaining an understanding of the grieving process, you will be better equipped to provide genuine help. Although this can be a challenging time in your relationship, being prepared will enable you to strengthen your marital bond.

Purchase "When Your Spouse Loses a Parent: What to Say and What to Do" and acquire the skills you need to support your partner during this difficult period of grieving and bereavement.

God Sent

I love that it gives both perspectives. It was a relief having my feelings spoken but also a better view of my spouses is amazing! I just don't agree with the Ring theory but that's just me, it doesn't account for the spouses possible closeness and bond with their in-law or the children's closeness to grandparents. Everything else is amazing and I suggest all those experiencing this take the time and listen!