The 16 Lessons I Learned in the 365 Days Following the Death of My Husband
You Can’t Imagine It Until You’re Living It
Lesson 1
Grief is far greater than anything you could ever anticipate.
Lesson 11
Say Their Name
What is the greatest gift you can give someone who is grieving?
Talk To Your Person
Lesson 12
Lesson 2
Lower the Bar
Sometimes surviving the day is enough.
You’ll Find Your People
Lesson 3
No one can give you the one thing you want—but you’re going to need people who will help you find your way through.
Cookies Are a Food Group
Lesson 4
Do whatever you need to do to find a little comfort in the day.
Lesson 5
Permission To Cry
Crying isn’t losing control. Sometimes it’s exactly what you need.
Checking Out Permanently
Lesson 6
When the pain feels unbearable, find one reason to stay.
Lesson 7
365 Separate Days
It’s okay if today is as far ahead as you can think.
Are You Really Fine?
Lesson 8
Sometimes “I’m fine” is the easiest answer. Sometimes it’s the loneliest one.
Lesson 9
Love Leaking Out Your Eyes
You never need to apologize for your tears.
Do Grief Your Way
Lesson 10
There is no right way to grieve. There is only your way.
Talk to your person. Tell them everything…especially what you’ve never forgiven yourself for.
Lesson 13
Stay in the Present
When an entire day feels impossible, make it smaller.
Lesson 14
The Other Firsts
It’s not only the big “firsts” that catch you off guard.
Lesson 15
God Has Big Shoulders
Are you angry with God? Grief can shake more than your heart. Sometimes it shakes your faith, too.
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