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The Widow's Journal: Questions to Guide You through Grief and Life Planning after the Loss of a Partner Paperback – November 30, 2015

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This award-winning guided journal is designed to be a useful, caring gift for those whose husband, wife, or life partner has died within the last year. Losing a spouse causes a special kind of heartbreak, loneliness, and devastation. Your future plans have irrevocably changed, and your partner isn't there to help you adapt to this new chapter of life.

Because everyone mourns differently, guided journal writing is a useful tool for navigating the phases of grief in a personalized, private way. The Widow's Journal is written in a frank yet hopeful style by lifelong journaler Carrie P. Freeman, PhD, a communication professor, who set out to write the kind of book she could have used when, just prior to her thirtieth birthday, she lost her own husband to cancer.

Unlike other bereavement books, The Widow's Journal doesn't tell you what to do, it isn't a memoir or collection of other people's stories, and it isn't limited to any particular spiritual outlook. Instead it asks you over 100 guiding questions (from the practical to the profound) that you can use to progress through the grieving process, culminating in a collection of your most useful insights for reflection. This paperback journal works like a guided diary or workbook, with beautifully decorated pages on which to write (and even color - songbird and nature theme).

Freeman's thoughtful questions prompt you to reflect on your feelings, but more importantly, provide a gentle path toward productively coping with intense grief while making plans to build a meaningful new life.

  • Winner of the Bronze Medal in the Independent Publishers (IPPY) book award category of Aging/Death & Dying for 2017 (this is the world's largest book awards contest).
  • Also a Foreword Review's 2015 INDIE FAB Book of the Year Award Finalist in the Grief & Grieving category.

The author's book website is thewidowsjournal.com with a corresponding Facebook page for discussion, and a YouTube video for learning more about the book's design and content.

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  5. ISBN-10
    1515193314
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1515193319
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"I found The Widow's Journal so enlightening. The author beautifully illustrates in her thoughtful manner what we all dread, grief. Whether you are a new widow or the passing of your loved one has been several years, this journal will help you immensely! Each question is so carefully and respectfully worded that it makes you very comfortable answering personal and intimate questions. I found writing all my feelings to be very therapeutic. I would highly recommend The Widow's Journal to all widows to help them through a very sad time." - Dawn Allen Cashion, from Virginia. Widowed in her 40's.

  • Winner of the Bronze Medal in the Independent Publishers (IPPY) book award category of Aging/Death & Dying for 2017 (this is the world's largest book awards contest).
  • Finalist for the 2015 Foreword Review's INDIEFAB Book Award, Grief & Grieving category.

From the Author

I designed this guided journal for other people who want a private, productive way to work through their feelings and clarify their thoughts and new life plans by writing answers to key questions, after the death of a spouse or romantic partner.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 30, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1515193314
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1515193319
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.52 x 0.4 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 569 ratings

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Carrie P. Freeman PhD

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Dr. Carrie P. Freeman lost her husband Dave to cancer just before her thirtieth

birthday. A lifelong journaler, she used her personal writing to help deal with

the loss— and ultimately created The Widow’s Journal, a valuable journaling

space for others experiencing the heartbreak of losing a partner. After being

widowed, Dr. Freeman channeled her energy toward earning a Master’s in Media

Studies from University of Georgia, followed by a doctorate in Communication &

Society from University of Oregon. Studying media ethics, social movement

advocacy, environmental communication, and animal media studies, she has

presented her work at conferences worldwide and authored numerous scholarly

journal articles and books as a Professor of Communication at Georgia State

University in Atlanta. She previously worked in human resources, focused on

professional development and personal growth training in Florida (her native

state). At the four universities she has been affiliated with, she has been

active in animal protection student group leadership (and even in the founding

of several of those groups). She has also volunteered for a decade as a radio

host on Radio Free Georgia, producing weekly shows on animal and eco protection

topics. She lives in Atlanta with her dog Elliott, surrounded by stacks of

books, too many pillows and antiques, and photos of her many travels. From her

porch, she and her dog both enjoy watching squirrels, birds, and chipmunks, but

for different reasons.

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Eunice Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Advice
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
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I purchased this for my sister-in-law, who was recently widowed after 60+ years of marriage . She said it is good and offers helpful suggestions and ideas to help her cope with her loss.
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Shopping V
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for healing
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021
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This book was a wonderful addition to my grief process. Some of the questions were good, some I did not like, but all were thought provoking and added to my healing.
Writing helps heal the mind and soul and I appreciated all of the ways the author looked at the grieving process.
This is not a stand alone approach to healing, but is definitely an addition to the process of self reflection, faith, hope, and the desire to experience grief as a normal stage and to learn and grow from it rather than trying to avoid it.
I was the first to lose a spouse at a young age and have since shared this book with 2 friends.
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Mary White
4.0 out of 5 stars Which way to turn?
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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I rate this seven out of ten.
Good start up for widow s who are just reaching out for help going through or getting through grief.
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Mrs. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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I didn't know how much I needed this until I started writing. Love it. Love that I can color in it too. It's my escape sometimes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a grieving widow!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
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This book was part of a gift basket I did for a friend who unexpectedly lost her husband. She has told me that it has been very helpful for her. That she is finding the book useful makes me feel like she has one more coping skill to help her get through this rough time. Remember that tomorrow is never promised, make the most out of every moment.
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Darlene S.
3.0 out of 5 stars Semi-helpful
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
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I only started using it recently...the writing prompts are semi-helpful so far. There is some space to journal on your own outside of the writing prompts, so that's a plus.
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Deresa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great after I lost my husband in 2022!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
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This book is/has helped me so much since I lost my husband last year (2022)! I have recommended it to other widows I know. Very helpful!!
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sedonacotton
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book - Perfect for grief therapy.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2018
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I gave this to my friend who recently lost her husband. She took it to her therapist before starting to make sure she should read it. I did a LOT of research to make sure I hopefully found the correct book for her needs since there are so many to choose from. I guess I did because her hospice grief therapist said this was one of the best books she had ever come across. She was so impressed and said she would be recommending this book to her patients. My friend said it has helped her a lot. If there are things she doesn't want to address she skips them and moves on. When she is ready she will come back to skipped items.
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sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Journal
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2024
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I purchased this journal after my husband passed away. It is a great tool to guide a widow through the grieving journey. The questions are laid out nicely to correspond to the various stages of grief and allow you to reflect on your experiences in away that honors your loved one. It provides plenty of blank pages to write your thoughts down. I appreciate this as a guided tool to supplement my grief therapy. I would most definitely recommend this journal to anyone who has lost a loved one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Journal
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2024
I purchased this journal after my husband passed away. It is a great tool to guide a widow through the grieving journey. The questions are laid out nicely to correspond to the various stages of grief and allow you to reflect on your experiences in away that honors your loved one. It provides plenty of blank pages to write your thoughts down. I appreciate this as a guided tool to supplement my grief therapy. I would most definitely recommend this journal to anyone who has lost a loved one.
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Katephus
5.0 out of 5 stars A good bereavement tool
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2017
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Bought for my friend who lost her husband in difficult circumstances
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Christen Taillon
3.0 out of 5 stars It just wasn’t for me
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2020
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This book was not really helpful in my grieving process
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