Living Forward After Loss

About the Book

When the loved one you once had is no longer here, your world collapses in front of your eyes. You may alternate between great pain and numbness and find yourself unsure how to continue your life without them. The loss of a loved one through death or any other reason can be a harrowing experience requiring years of recovery. Author Kathleen Ho lost her significant other, David Bigby, in 2015. The life they built together fell apart with David’s death. It took her one year and a half to bounce back to life. Now, Kathleen seeks to help those struggling with losing loved ones to honor her late David’s life. By sharing practical strategies that grievers can adopt in their journey to recovery, she hopes you will stand back up and fight for your happiness. Kathleen also encourages readers to consider whether they have made the most of their precious time on Earth. The future belongs to those willing to move forward despite experiencing significant losses.

About the Author

Kathleen Ho is a Vietnamese who immigrated to the United States in 1994. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cal Poly Pomona and has worked in the educational field for over ten years. In addition, Kathleen is the co-author of the book entitled Everyday Vietnamese Cooking, published in 2022. Kathleen had been with David Bigby for ten years when he passed in 2015. Together, they built up a retail and online business. David's death changed Kathleen's life completely. Her world collapsed with this loss. However, with her family and friends' support, she could return to life after one and a half years. Since then, Kathleen has committed to helping those struggling with losing loved ones to honor David's life. Contact her at kathleenhoh6@gmail.com.