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 '''Structure'''
-The book is divided into three phases:
-* Days 1–30: Shock, logistics, and self-care
+•	Days 1–30 (Shock and Logistics): Focuses on immediate survival, numbness, and basic self-care during funeral planning and the initial aftermath.
-* Days 31–60: Guilt, anger, and isolation
+•	Days 31–60 (Reality and Isolation): Explores the fading of social support, the onset of intense guilt and anger, and the loneliness of adjusting to daily life without the loved one.
-* Days 61–90: Rebuilding and honoring memory
+•	Days 61–90 (Rebuilding and Integration): Guides survivors in slowly accepting their new reality, honoring their loved one’s memory, and carrying grief while moving forward .
+Each chapter addresses specific emotions and experiences, including:
+•	Shock and trauma responses (“The Shock That Breaks Everything”)
+•	Guilt and survivor’s blame (“The Guilt That Eats You Alive”)
+•	Anger and stigma (“The Anger Nobody Talks About”)
+•	Hurtful remarks from others
+•	Loneliness and isolation
+•	Recognizing symbolic ‘winks’ from the deceased
+•	Daily coping routines and survival strategies
+•	Honoring memory without erasing pain