Barbara Rombough M.ed.

A Living Loss: Surviving Separation from a Loved One Barbara Rombough M.ed.

A living loss is different from a loss through death.   Although physical loss of a loved one is painful and distressing, this grief is generally resolved. A living loss is soul wounding and not often shared with others.   Resolution is difficult and deep sorrow often remains untouched.  When grieving a living loss, first the bereaved person needs to understand that they are experiencing grief.  

This book explores the phenomenon of living loss, in a situation where a person becomes estranged (the enforced) from a family member (the enforcer). Simply, we are discussing the experience of a living person, who has no control over the termination of an important relationship with a family member. The enforcer could also be a friend, a co-worker or a partner.

There is not necessarily any explanation for the estrangement, which brings shock, grief, depression, and eventual decline in physical health**. However, even in estrangement, there is hope. Author Barbara Rombough is ready to help you heal. She uses cognitive therapy strategies, relaxation techniques, journalling and so much more to help the grieving person mend a broken heart.  You will emerge a different person, filled with strength, inner peace, and acceptance, whether or not the broken family bonds are ever healed.