The loss of a spouse brings seemingly insurmountable grief. The reality of now being a single parent compounds the grief with feelings of fear and uncertainty. But CareNotes author M. Donna MacLeod asserts that, “Recognizing what you fear is a sign of strength.” She urges readers to face that fear with determination and offers ways to do it in sections titled: Be gentle with yourself, Welcome the help you can get, Surround your children with love, and Don’t be afraid to hope.

By M. Donna MacLeod