Publications by authors named "Sarah Vollmann"
Article Synopsis
- Young widows experience intense loss of physical contact and emotional intimacy after partner loss, leading to feelings of loneliness and initial disinterest in sexual activity.
- Many widows subsequently face an involuntary surge of sexual desire characterized by cravings and obsessive thoughts, which complicates their feelings of grief.
- These experiences emphasize the need for increased support and education about the sexual identities of young widows, highlighting the significant impact of sexual bereavement that is often overlooked.
A legacy of loss: stories of replacement dynamics and the subsequent child.
Omega (Westport)
January 2015
This article, a qualitative exploration of the experiences of subsequent children, endeavors to clarify common issues and experiences of this population. Subsequent children, also known as subsequent siblings, are children born after the death of a brother or sister. For this study, 25 adult subsequent siblings participated in semi-structured interviews.
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