Only child faces unique challenges in parent's death. Examines the special issues surrounding the loss of a parent without the support of siblings, and notes the important roles extended family, friends, work-related colleagues and the faith community play in helping the grieving adult child cope. Grace helped couple survive child's death. Loss of spouse brings emotional, financial, spiritual challenges. Looks at the wide-ranging life changes that accompanies the absence of a loving partner, offering some suggestions on how to confront those challenges and move one's life forward.
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Survivors of sudden traumatic death have special needs. Looks at the additional stresses that accompany the loss of a loved one through tragic and immediate circumstances, and offers some helpful hints on what those grieving and those around them should do to cope in the days following death. Simple steps can help those grieving ease the pain of loss. Offers 19 tips from accepting help from others and joining a support group to being aware of God's presence and monitoring physical manifestations of bereavement. Last message of dying woman touches on that which lasts.