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An Unwanted Journey: Embracing Life After Loss

by Jennifer Nilsen

Jennifer’s life takes a horrifying turn when her husband is confronted by an unexpected visitor at work while she’s on the phone with him. In mere seconds, her life takes a drastic change.

The story unfolds with Jennifer grappling with the shock, fear, and post-traumatic stress following this traumatic loss. It delves into the challenges of many of the complex processes that followed, including dealing with a criminal case and managing her husband’s estate without a will.

This book shares Jennifer’s story and the unique stories of other survivors of sudden, traumatic loss whom she met through a grief therapy group and serves as a guide, offering resources and journal pages to help individuals navigate their grief and find their own path toward healing and moving forward in life.

It’s a poignant account of resilience, offering hope and support to those who have experienced sudden loss.

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