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Book Synopsis The monumental sense of dislocation we experience after losing a loved one can be life-altering. There is no script for grieving--each individual passes through their own phases of mourning. In this personal narrative, psychologist Beatriz Dujovne documents how she grieved the loss of her husband and sought therapy during an extended stay in her hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Recounting her healing process day-to-day, from shock through recovery, this book traces her navigation of the uncertainty and devastation that often engulfs those who have suffered profound loss.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vi
Foreword by Neil Skolnick 1
Introduction 9
1. Flying from Autumn to Spring 15
2. Not Just Another Husband 24
3. Elusive Encounters 37
4. Ripples of Loss 48
5. Where Did My Self-Esteem Go? 59
6. I Carry a Horror in My Heart 68
7. Dancing Interrupted 79
8. Minotaurs in the Labyrinth 88
9. Missteps of a Widow in the World of Singles 100
10. Playful Restorations 114
11. The Anniversary 124
12. A Colorful Carlos Day 135
Epilogue: One Year Later 145
