How Long Should a Widow Mourn?
Many women are blindsided by it because couples rarely talk about the inevitable. New Yorker Beatrice “Bea” Schwartz, a healthcare professional widowed in 2012, believes that no one can prepare a woman for what she will face. “The world is not sympathetic to what you’re going through. They don’t give you any time to grieve properly.”
Is there any financial assistance for a widow?
While this can impact both sexes, women tend to outlive men, and men tend to out-earn women, so the economic impact falls disproportionately on widows. Fortunately, financial assistance for widows is out there. Little to none of it lasts forever, but it can be a lifeline for those who suddenly find themselves in need.
