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Brave New Endings
True Stories of Caring for an Ex
by
Elizabeth M Verwey
Would you help your ex if they needed you? Ten years after her divorce, Elizabeth Verwey’s ex-husband faced emergency surgery. Without hesitation, she offered to be part of his care team—an act of compassion that sparked her journey toward Brave New Endings. This eye-opening book explores the quiet courage of post-romantic caregiving. Through personal history and sharing 30 real-life stories, Verwey reveals how love can evolve beyond heartbreak. Spanning cultures, sexual orientations and life stages, these stories offer hope and challenge us to consider what it means to show up with empathy, even after love has changed shape. There are “Heart Healing” exercises designed to help readers work through the pain of former romantic relationships. This tribute to empathy and compassion unravels the many expressions of love throughout life.
"A moving and insightful collection, Brave New Endings reminds us that love, loss, and care often coexist in unexpected ways. As a grief psychologist, I highly recommend this book for anyone navigating the complexities of separation, caregiving, and connection after loss." —Candice Mace, Psychologist "Surprising, true stories of ‘exes’ helping former mates - told in their own words. Frank accounts of caring you never thought possible, from a wide range of people: an 80-year-old man helps his long-divorced ex; a woman supports a down-and-out ex-husband who stole $50,000 from her! These stories certainly raised my opinion of the human race." —Anne Tait, movie producer and casting director "A powerful and heartfelt read about human connection." —Lidia Lae, PhD., Writer, Psychologist, Speaker
Elizabeth Verwey has a knack for turning life’s plot twists into something meaningful. She has mentored thousands of entrepreneurs, launched ‘Spoken Lives’ and studies stand-up comedy as an antidote to the nightly news. Based in Toronto with her second husband, Elizabeth enjoys walking and talking, sharing big belly laughs and, when faced with a life makeover, creating a brave new ending. Learn more about Elizabeth http://www.elizabethverwey.com
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