Frederik (48) had to give up his wife Riet after a years-long battle with cancer. In addition to a heavy emotional loss, it was also a financial blow, the widower testifies. His transition allowance turned out to be a poisoned gift, and today Frederik bears the costs for daughters Justien (13) and Louise (15) all by himself. “I doubt whether I will be able to finance their higher studies.”
Thomas Rosseel
02-05-24, 13:02
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In the series ‘Only further’ young widows and widowers talk about the emotional and financial impact of the loss of their partner. What was the impact on their income? How did they arrange everything? And what costs could they have avoided?
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