Redefining the Language of Grief
Love, loss, survival and hope.
After losing my husband of 21 years, I discovered that many people don't know what to say to someone who is grieving.
Through my book and the 16 Lessons I learned in the year after his death, I'm helping redefine the language of grief—one conversation at a time.
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A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Journey Forward
Life doesn’t always follow the path we envision. Sometimes we find ourselves navigating a journey we never planned. I had no idea what awaited me following the death of my husband, nor did I ever imagine how much one heart can hurt. I certainly never expected to write and publish a memoir about our love story and my pain.
I also never thought I would care about anything other than surviving the long, quiet days. But something miraculous happened: I found a new purpose. And that purpose involves helping others survive those days and guiding their friends and family who feel helpless.
