7 at the time; however, nothing seemed
to fit my other kids, ages 11, 20, and
22. I realized that I needed to provide a
resource to grievers that was simplistic,
interesting, practical, and encouraging.
I geared the book toward young people
but soon realized that the format was
exactly what my grieving heart also
needed.
while providing direction and hope.
The Grief Recovery Kit is intended
to be a roadmap of sorts--a guide to
help navigate through unfamiliar and
uncomfortable territory. Grief left me
confused and overwhelmed, and with
no sense of direction. I knew that I never
wanted another griever to fall into that
dark and stagnant place that I had gone.
prevents that stagnation, or lack of progress. If you're moving forward, you are still progressing,
regardless of your pace. That is the only healthy way to get through our losses, by working
straight through them.
remains simplistic and straightforward. The photographs and stories of loss evoke emotions
that grievers can identify with and that help them feel that they are not alone. I believe the
photographs in this book are important because grief is so deep and primal that sometimes
images can connect readers to their own feelings better than words can. Expressing feelings
through drawings, art, and journaling is also encouraged.
may not be sure about how to help those around us who are grieving; therefore, the book also
provides helpful "ABCs for Caregivers of Grievers." Although the book provides information on
how we can assist others in the grieving process, I ultimately want The Grief Recovery Kit to
be used as a tool for communication with the griever.
of altruistic love restore my faith in humanity and give me hope. Where there is hope, there is
"happy." Oh, and dancing! I love to dance, ALL kinds of dance (I'm even a Zumba Instructor
four times a week). I love to see my kids dance, not on stage as much as in our kitchen...wild,
unrehearsed, and uninhibited. Dancing is an expression of emotion and freedom and, for me,
one of the purest forms of happiness!
download the "ABC's for Caregivers" for free. The book is also sold through amazon.com and
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