By Elizabeth Verwey
BRAVE NEW ENDINGS: True Stories of Caring for an Ex
Non-fiction
This book opens a conversation about compassion and shares compelling stories about supporting exes. Some of our exes need care, even after we’ve each moved on. It’s important to say goodbye before it’s too late.
There are findings from a survey that 500+ people completed to tell us what they think they would do if their ex needed help. There were 53 one-on-one interviews conducted with people who had already helped their exes.
A perfect read for people who are separated or divorced to learn more about this new post-divorce stage. Book clubs and support groups will have rich conversations after reading Brave New Endings.
This book will inform medical teams, financial advisors, death doulas, funeral directors and others involved in caring for the sick and dying to better understand that there is room in our updated ‘family’ model for previous partners or spouses.
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I was deeply moved by this book. The personal stories are honest, heart-wrenching, and tender—they stayed with me long after I finished reading. Elizabeth has done a beautiful job weaving in her own vulnerable story, which adds so much depth and authenticity. The book offers a thoughtful and compassionate perspective on relationships, care, and what it means to show up for someone, even after divorce and life changes. It’s a powerful and heartfelt read about human connection.
– Lidia Lae, PhD
Psychologist, Speaker
Can you imagine a situation where you would care for an ex-spouse/partner in times of a healthcare crisis? If you are a professional healthcare provider, can you imagine supporting a patient/client through such a situation? Imagine no longer. Read story after story of people doing exactly that for different reasons but with similar results. An amazing read!
– Harry van Bommel
Author of 55 books, including Caring for Loved Ones at Home and Family Hospice Care.
Brave New Endings is real and raw. The stories shared don’t shy away from the ups and downs of love, endings and everything in between. The common takeaway from every story? A deep sense of hope in the state of humanity. Elizabeth Verwey goes above and beyond by not only including additional context and information in between each short story, but a fascinating survey at the end. Highly recommend!
– Amanda Cupido
Author, speaker and entrepreneur
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