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Her passion for helping others deepened through her early career in healthcare, where she initially aspired to become a registered nurse. Later, driven by personal experiences with loss and a growing commitment to mental health, she pursued higher education, earning an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s in Human Services, and a Master’s in Social Work.
Her passion for helping others deepened through her early career in healthcare, where she initially aspired to become a registered nurse. Later, driven by personal experiences with loss and a growing commitment to mental health, she pursued higher education, earning an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s in Human Services, and a Master’s in Social Work.


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'''== Personal Life and Loss: =='''
== Personal Life and Loss: =='''


Christine has been married for more than 30 years and is the mother of three daughters, as well as a grandmother to one granddaughter and two grandsons.
Christine has been married for more than 30 years and is the mother of three daughters, as well as a grandmother to one granddaughter and two grandsons.
In 2011, she experienced the devastating loss of her younger brother Francis, who died by suicide. This tragedy profoundly shaped her life’s direction, inspiring her to seek counseling, connect with support groups, and ultimately dedicate her career to helping other suicide loss survivors.
In 2011, she experienced the devastating loss of her younger brother Francis, who died by suicide. This tragedy profoundly shaped her life’s direction, inspiring her to seek counseling, connect with support groups, and ultimately dedicate her career to helping other suicide loss survivors.


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'''== Career and Advocacy: =='''
== Career and Advocacy: =='''


Christine’s work blends professional expertise with deeply personal insight. For more than 11 years, she co-facilitated support groups designed specifically for individuals who lost loved ones to suicide.
Christine’s work blends professional expertise with deeply personal insight. For more than 11 years, she co-facilitated support groups designed specifically for individuals who lost loved ones to suicide.
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== Personal Interests: ==
== Personal Interests: ==
Outside of her advocacy work, Christine enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to the beach and the mountains, and taking peaceful country rides with her husband.
Outside of her advocacy work, Christine enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to the beach and the mountains, and taking peaceful country rides with her husband.
== After the Shock: Surviving the First 90 Days After a Suicide Loss ==
'''Book Overview''' 
''After the Shock: Surviving the First 90 Days After a Suicide Loss'' is a 2025 nonfiction book by American author Christine Rifenburgh. 
It focuses on the first ninety days of grief after losing a loved one to suicide, offering guidance for coping with emotional, physical, and social challenges. 
'''Background''' 
Rifenburgh wrote the book after the death of her brother Francis. 
Drawing on personal experience and survivor accounts, the book highlights aspects of suicide bereavement often overlooked in mainstream grief literature. 
'''Structure''' 
The book is divided into three phases: 
* Days 1–30: Shock, logistics, and self-care 
* Days 31–60: Guilt, anger, and isolation 
* Days 61–90: Rebuilding and honoring memory
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