"Hi, Janice: I have been widowed twice. The first time was at the age of 36 when my husband died from multiple sclerosis at the age of 45. He suffered for 13 years with this disease. At the same time, I was raising our son who…"
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Ellen replied to Jill's discussion How old were you when your spouse died? How does your age affect your self-concept now that you're on your own?
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