When a partner dies, the life of the surviving woman changes fundamentally. In addition to the pain, women experience enormous burdens and worries. Future planning and daily life must be restructured, and the responsibility for children must be carried alone. Loneliness and overwhelm can be as tormenting as guilt and shame. One's own joy of life, courage, and sometimes even the will to live can be lost. Stephanie Witt-Loers addresses not only the fears, feelings, and burdens that women face after the death of their partner but also sensitive topics that may play a role in connection with the partner's death. She also clarifies essential aspects of the grieving process. The goal is to gain a better understanding of oneself and to highlight possibilities that can ease the path of grief in the new life situation.