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“For the duration of Dennis's illness, I felt like Hester Prynne. I had the overwhelming sense that I was walking around with a giant 'FW' emblazoned on my shirt: "Future Widow.”

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Book:Future Widow: Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, and Finding My Voice

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