Transitions Through Life

Surviving every stage of life.
by Nancy K. Schlossberg, Ed.D

Romance Can Survive Job Loss—Keep Hope Alive

By Nancy K. Schlossberg, Ed.D. on August 3, 2011 in Transitions Through Life

After the shock of being laid off from an advertising company, Allen's life fell apart. He had always been sought after; therefore, he had every expectation that history would repeat itself. Instead, he has been without a job for nine months. During this period, his depression enveloped him. His wife asked for a separation. The love he felt for his two pre-teen children kept him going. Read More

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Nancy Schlossberg, Ed.D., is a Professor Emerita at University of Maryland, College Park. She is the author of nine books.

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