Welcome to the Grief Club - a place where one human who experienced a terrible loss, Janine Kwoh, is at the door to welcome other humans who are grieving. It is not an instruction manual, or a step-by-step playbook, or a memoir. It is, rather, a fresh, empathetic approach to all of the surprising, confusing, brutal, funny, and downright bizarre parts of grief. Combining her own experiences with grief - the author's partner died when both were in their late 20s - with what she learned from others in her 'grief club', Kwoh uses brief writings and observations, hand-drawn illustrations, and diagrams to explore all the different ways grief happens. Plus, wisdom and understanding in every line - there is no right or wrong way to grieve - and permission to grieve in whichever ways you need, for however long you need to. What to do when the world is your grief trigger. Signs you have grief brain. And gentle assurances: Grief isn't linear, but it does change and will soften over time. It is a book to put into the hands of anyone who is grieving, because from its very first page, that person will know they are no longer alone.
The Grief Club is Melody Beattie's profoundly personal, powerfully healing book to help readers through life's most difficult times. Part memoir, part self-help book, part journalism, The Grief Club is a book of stories bound together by the human experience of loss in its many forms such as death, divorce, drug addiction, and the tumultuous yet tender process of recovery. It's a book you need to read and share. Twenty years ago, Codependent No More established Melody Beattie as a pioneering voice in self-help literature and endeared her to readers who longed for healthier relationships. Over the years, Melody has invited readers into her life with several more best-selling books--each punctuated with her trademark candor and intuitive wisdom.
Welcome to the club you never wanted to join. When someone you love dies, it may seem impossible to know what will happen next and how you will cope. Losing someone in early adulthood, you may feel even more alone, when no-one around you seems to have had the same experience. Our letters don't have all the answers, but they do have some - because we've been through it ourselves. Some of us have written to ourselves back on that first day of grief, with the reassurance that we will get through those awful first months. Others share snippets from our grief journeys - from the experience of therapy, to the power of getting creative. Encompassing all types of loss, these stories show that there is no one way to grieve. They talk honestly about grief - the sad, the bad, and the surprisingly beautiful. Welcome to the Grief Club, we're so glad you've found us.
Grief is not something you fix, it's something you honour. First Year of Grief Club: A Gift From From A Friend Who Gets It. (Not someone who would ever claim to know exactly how you're feeling, but from someone who gets that flowers, condolences, and casseroles are just the beginning.) Starting from the first day, it provides a companion through the first year of what Addison Brasil calls real-life grief. The daily, and then weekly offerings are manageable check-ins from a friend who gets it. It's a way of showing your support and also remaining a pillar of support for a year after the loss or the death of a loved one. Author Addison Brasil is no stranger to loss and has spent thirteen years in the Grief Club arena. He lost his brother to cancer, found his father after suicide, and survived a fatal accident that killed a dear friend and left him relearning to walk. And yet still when friends or family experienced loss he would freeze - not wanting to send flowers, empty condolences, or food when he knew the realities of grief are so much more. Out of that comes this book and journal. An alternative to the usual gifts and condolences that will stay with those grieving for the first year of the journey and beyond. It's like having your own personal grief club with you every step of the way. The perfect gift for anyone experiencing loss and to support someone going through it. An invaluable resource that will help them navigate through this dark time and more than that, honour it. THIS IS THE RIGHT BOOK FOR YOU (OR A LOVED ONE) IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO: Honour the experience of grief Move towards acceptance and healing at a pace that reflects real-life grief Have gentle companion guide from a fellow grief friend for the first year of loss Use weekly offerings that will help you feel connected and supported during this time have a manageable heck in with yourself if you are feeling lost or unsure where to focus Read excerpts from Grief Experts, Authors, and Speakers Build awareness around your life after loss and find actionable tools that work for you by staying curious and compassionate Gain emotional support through a connection to a greater community of people experiencing real life grief Find a sense of flow and purpose in your grief Offer compassionate support from someone who has felt the "I will never feel better" grief feelings Give a meaningful gift to a close friend or co-worker when there has been a death in the family "Addison Brasil has taken his thirteen years of grief and proven that rituals created around honoring one's journey, not trying to fix it, can lead us to our own wisdom and tools for loss." CHIP CONLEY New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder of Modern Elder Academy, and Wisdom Well "Having had the privilege of becoming friends with Addison, I can confidently say that few people speak about healing grief through finding meaningful connection and service as eloquently and thoughtfully as he does. In his book, he shares deeply valuable perspectives that have helped me find the tools and approaches to healing that I had yet to uncover previously. If you or someone you know is suffering, I could not recommend more highly taking the opportunity to immerse yourself into this book." ZAK WILLAMS: Mental Health Advocate, Founder You Can Pym "There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone does it in their own time, but this book certainly helps you along that journey. It offers a life lesson that everyone needs to learn." Dr. RANJ SINGH: Author, Celebrity Doctor & TV Personality " So, please skip the overpriced flowers and undercooked casseroles. Send this book to anyone entering the grief club!" SHELLEY PAXTON Author of Soulbbatical
A gripping new thriller from the author of A Good Lie. Jessica Mulraney and Damian Ford are two strangers whose lives have been torn apart by loss. Grief Club was meant to be their sanctuary, a place to help them heal and recover from their grief. But strange things begin to happen at the meetings, and as they learn more about each other and the other members, they come to a shocking realization. What ties the members of Grief Club together is more than grief. And the support group that was meant to be their refuge, might turn out to be their ruin.
Imagine the desperation of a mother watching helplessly as her newborn son takes his last breath; the shock and sorrow of delivering a stillborn daughter without a chance to look into her eyes and say hello; the unseen pain of a woman who, losing her baby in miscarriage, silently grieves the child that would have been. Babies aren¿t supposed to die. Yet nearly one million women will lose a baby every year in the United States, millions more worldwide. The Good Grief Club: A true story about the power of friendship and French toast will speak personally to each one of these heartbroken mothers and the people who care about them in a way that no other book on this subject has.
This book is intended for anyone who has gone through a death of a friend or family member. This could have been a day ago or 30+ years ago. It is for anyone looking to move forward in their healing journey. “Grief By Day” walks you through 90 days of reflection for anyone new to grief, as well as anyone who has been in it a long time. By being open and honest it has the power to heal your way through your grief journey. Also, there are monthly exercises designed to educate and help you take action. This book is a compilation of things I’ve worked through in my own grief, and topics I see over and over with adults I work with that are grieving. For many of us who were taught to keep our emotions at bay, or feel “crazy” because our emotions are all over the place... this book is for you. Honesty will be your best friend throughout this book. If you can really be truthful to what it is that is going on, you have the power to heal through it. You got this, I believe in you! After losing my parent’s when I was in my 20’s, my life completely changed. I’ve also lost my grandparents, lots of aunts and uncles, friends and pets. I dealt with it all by holding everything inside for a long time. It wasn’t until I struggled with massive anxiety, major depression and suicidal thoughts that I started working through my grief. Those seasons in my life were like a rollercoaster, just like the journey of grief. My hope for you, is you work through your grief before it gets to a dark place like mine did.
A vulnerable, honest and deeply personal guide to finding your way through grief. Flora Baker was only twenty when her mum died suddenly of cancer. Her coping strategy was simple: ignore the magnitude of her loss. But when her dad became terminally ill nine years later, Flora was forced to confront the reality of grief. She had to accept that her life had changed forever. In The Adult Orphan Club, Flora draws on a decade of experience with grief and parent loss to explore all the chaotic ways that grief affects us, and how we can learn to navigate it. Written with the newly bereaved in mind and packed with practical tips and advice, this book guides the reader through every step of their grief journey and opens up the death conversation in an honest, heartfelt and accessible way. Whether you’re grieving your own loss or supporting someone else through grief, The Adult Orphan Club will show you that you’re not broken, and you’re not alone.
Things I've Learned About Loss offers a comforting shoulder to anyone looking for advice on how to process loss and grief. Author Dana Shields, who lost her brother in a plane crash, shares her insight and offers comfort and companionship to readers in mourning. This heartfelt book of wisdom is a beacon of hope to help readers aching to find a new normal. • Loosely guided by the stages of grief • Helps those experiencing grief feel less alone • A beautiful, simple, and sincere book on bereavement When people experience a loss, it's hard to know what to do or say. Things I've Learned About Loss helps reinforce the message that those grieving are not alone or wrong in their grief, even if it sometimes feels that way. • Features earnest content and reassurance that grief is normal • A good pick for those grieving and struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one, or for anyone who is looking for something to help and soothe their grief • You'll love this book if you love books like It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine; There Is No Good Card for This: What to Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love by Dr. Kelsey Crowe and Emily McDowell; and The Hot Young Widows Club: Lessons on Survival from the Front Lines of Grief by Nora McInerny.
