Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss

by Shelby Forsythia Narrated by Shelby Forsythia

Overview

Comforting words and practical ideas for living with loss.

Everyone experiences grief differently after the loss of a loved one. Some people find solace in comforting quotes and warm words, while others feel a need to take action-to do something to memorialize their loss. And some benefit from both approaches. Here's a path forward for you, no matter how you process your grief.

Your Grief, Your Way features:

·      Multiple ways to process grief: Find relief through short meditations, mindful reframings, journaling prompts, concrete actions, and more.
·      A year of daily messages of comfort: Each daily segment includes a quote and a short paragraph about grief along with a practical tip-something you can do to tend to your grief.
·      Comfort and practicality in short spurts: Discover strength and support in these bite-size nuggets, since grief reduces the ability to focus.
·      Quotes from a wide range of grievers: Take courage from the thoughtful words of people who have been in your shoes.

Whether you're looking for inspiration, a practical way to honor your loved one, or both, Your Grief, Your Way helps you navigate life after loss

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Forsythia has carefully curated a series of comforting and inspirational quotes about adjusting in the aftermath of a major loss, plus helpful information and suggestions from her years of experience as a grief coach. You can read this book day by day, or several pages at a time. It's perfect for anyone who's struggling to regain their footing and needs to proceed gently and with care." —Hope Edelman, author of The Aftergrief and Motherless Daughters

“I was already a fan of Shelby’s work, especially her Coming Back podcast, and was excited to read Your Grief, Your Way. I found Your Grief, Your Way to be tremendously helpful. It is written for the grieving brain—short sections with easy-to-digest passages and practical suggestions. Shelby writes with compassion and wisdom; her words help the reader feel seen and understood.”
—Lindsey Whissel Fenton, producer, director, and author of Speaking Grief
 
"Your Grief, Your Way is the rare book that is deeply compassionate, comforting, and nurturing while also offering immensely helpful, practical advice for the grieving at the very same time. Forsythia is a sturdy, wise guide who has already been there for anyone going through this painful and confusing journey. This is a book that could help everyone who has lost someone." —Kerry Egan, author of On Living

"Your Grief, Your Way lays out the road map so many wish they had when someone dies. While which roads you travel are ultimately up to you, Shelby provides guideposts that are easy to access and implement. An invaluable resource for anyone making their way into grief." —Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW, The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families and host of the Grief Out Loud podcast

"Shelby Forsythia just wrote the book we should all run out and get after our loss. Shelby delivers exactly what the bereaved’s brain needs and what the heart is longing for. She makes the hard days of life after loss feel a little gentler by breaking it all down to daily wisdom and insights. It will feel like a breath of fresh air in days when breathing feels almost too hard to do. This book will stay by your bedside for many months to come." —Christina Rasmussen, author of Second Firsts

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177390253
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	09/29/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged

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