Through therapists and word-of-mouth, thousands have discovered this formerly out-of-print classic. This is because abandonment — stemming from divorce, breakups, death, or the loss of friendship, health, a job, or a dream — is a challenge faced in every life. No other workbook so directly and practically addresses this issue. Readers learn to face five stages — shattering, withdrawal, internalizing, rage, and lifting — with concrete recovery tools, including discovering and healing old, underlying issues; identifying self-defeating behaviors of mistrust and insecurity; and building self-esteem. While healing from heartbreak and freedom from pain are the goals of most sufferers, readers also lay the foundation for experiencing a renewed, perhaps better-than-ever, sense of self and a profound ability to love and be loved.