Suddenly Single at Sixty
A Guide to Overcoming the Loss of Your Significant Other
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Cut yourself some slack at the holidays and other special occasions. It’s okay to say no to friends’ invitations if it would just be too awkward. It’s also okay for you to invite guests if that’s what feels right. Everything might feel a little awkward at first, but it’s up to you to acknowledge, accept and eventually overcome that awkwardness. If you accept an invitation, take your own car so you can escape if the walls start closing in or the tears start to flow. So what if you’re at a wedding that costs $175 a plate and you leave before dinner? Congratulate yourself for having shown up at all. Many who were freely imbibing may not remember your abrupt departure, or even that you were there at all. Those who matter will remember, and they will understand. . . . If you have a shrine to your deceased significant other in every room of your house, it may not be time to move forward. And that’s okay. Don’t apologize for your decision to remain single—for now or forever. You may decide you have more to offer the world without entanglements with people who cannot, even in their wildest dreams, measure up to your deceased spouse. Move forward with everything that your soul mate left you—the confidence, the self-esteem, the drive, and the power. And if he left you with none of those, now is your time to develop these qualities with guidance and support from spiritual guides, friends, family, and colleagues. Ask for their input and suggestions; your true supporters will be happy to help you emerge from the fire unscathed and empowered. Keep an open mind, and believe that all things are possible and that others, significant or otherwise, can be the source of great inspiration and companionship.
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Patricia J. Koprucki's life changed drastically when she lost her soul mate and husband of more than twenty-nine years. In addition to encouraging her on every personal level—exercise, appearance, health—he also mentored her business until the day before he went on life support. In SUDDENLY SINGLE at SIXTY she offers practical tips to women experiencing grief and to those ready and almost ready to re-enter Now.
Written from a place of experience, this self-help book for female baby boomers empowers survivors with the encouragement and advice they'll need to get back out there with self-confidence and savvy. With affection and humor, Koprucki tells what to expect and how to survive those first holidays, birthdays and anniversaries after loss of a soul mate.
SUDDENLY SINGLE at SIXTY contains techniques to help women survivors replenish physical and spiritual strength; relearn how to live in the moment; negotiate with technology, doctors, and well-meaning friends; and navigate the tricky world of online dating all while honoring (without being tyrannized by) a soul mate's memory.
About the Author
Patricia J. Koprucki received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, a master's degree from Southern Illinois University, and a JD from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She is a partner with her sister, Elizabeth, in an online editing service for medical residency applicants, teaches at Southern Illinois University, and is an attorney (although this book contains no legal advice). Koprucki enjoys spending time with her family, particularly those nieces and nephews whose artistic creations (including comedic personas) inspire and delight, and with her wonderful neighbors who have been there for her family through many challenges and celebrations. Koprucki resides in Southern Illinois (aka "Little Egypt") with her extended human and canine families.