Lesbian widows
Subtitle: invisible grief
By: Vicky Whipple.
Publisher: Harrington Park Press; Routledge
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Binghamton, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9781560233305; 9781560233312
Subjects: Lesbians -- Psychology.; Widows -- Psychology.; Lesbian couples -- Case studies.; Widowhood -- Case studies.; Bereavement.; Grief.; Homophobia.
Genres: Case studies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Shock and denial; title: Terminal illness and disbelief; title: Long-term illness; title: The caretaker role; title: Parting moments; title: Funerals and memorial services; title: Grief work; title: Comfort and support; title: Complications; title: The first two years; title: Loving again; title: Grief over time; title: For friends and family; title: For professionals.