Twenty years ago, I left the U.S. for a job in Milan. Excited about the opportunity to work abroad, I jumped at the chance. I’ve lived in Milan ever since. Read more about my story and the lessons I learned on CNBC Make It.
While I’m in the early phases of the healing process, I wanted to share my learnings from surviving the loss of a loved one while abroad. This experience can be one of the most stressful events you will ever face. To heal, you must be open to receiving support from friends, family, and trained professionals. You will also need to take care of administrative and legal business, accept the changes in your circumstances, and eventually help someone else.