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- Alternate uses: see widow (typesetting). For the British TV drama see Widows.
A widow is a woman whose husband has died. A man whose wife has died is a widower. The state of having lost one's spouse to death is termed widowhood or viduity.
Widowhood has been an important social issue, particularly in the past. In families in which the husband was the sole provider, widowhood could plunge the family into poverty, and many charities had as a goal the aid of widows and orphans. This was aggravated by women's longer life spans, and that men generally married women younger than themselves.
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Support Groups for Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Widows :: Women
Doors Close, Doors Open - Professional psychologist's book on the process of widowhood.
Grief and Recovery On Line - Members helping members after the loss of a loved one. Offering message boards, library and resources.
Meta Description: [ Grief Recovery ONLINE, GROWW, is members helping members after the loss of a loved one. Offering Chat Rooms, Message Boards, and Resources ]
WidowNet - An information and support resource for, and by, widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery, and other information helpful to those who have suffered the death of a spouse.
Meta Description: [ The first online information and support resource for, and by, widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery, and other information helpful to those who have suffered the death of a spouse. ]
Young Widow.org - An active bulletin board for young widowed people (both men and women) across the world.
Meta Description: [ YoungWidow.org is the original and only interactive website and nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to young widows and widowers. ]
Young Widows 2 - A sister/brother list to 'youngwidows' which is a very active support group for woman. Enjoy the fellowship of men and women who understand your hardships and joys.
Meta Description: [ youngwidows2: widows & widowers ]
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