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When families disagree about a widow's right to new relationships

My children want me to start dating again and my in-laws are horrified by the idea, and I'm caught between their competing visions of how I should honor their father's memory.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The widow becomes a battleground for others' unresolved grief about loyalty and moving forward.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Widowed identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.