Grief Diaries: Grieving for the Living

by Lynda Cheldelin Fell, Mary Sutherland, Carmela Pollock

Overview

When a relationship with someone we love is filled with challenges, comes to an end, or fails to fulfill our dreams, we embark on a fragile journey that tests our fears, our future, and even our own sense of self. The intensity of our emotions in the swirling aftermath can sometimes bring more questions than answers. Why is our relationship so challenging? How can love end so suddenly? Will I ever feel happy again? What do I fear? How do I survive?

Part of the 5-star book series, Grief Diaries: Grieving for the Living shares the poignant journeys of women seeking healing and hope after divorce, estrangement, alcoholism, mental illness, and more.

Readers who share the same path will find comfort and compassion, family and friends will gain better understanding, and professionals will appreciate the rich spectrum of journeys narrated by women from around the world. Learn more at www.GriefDiaries.com.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781944328351
Publisher:	AlyBlue Media LLC
Publication date:	06/04/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	274
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

Foreword by Deana L. Martin Preface by Lynda Cheldelin Fell 1 - The Beginning 2 - The Transition 3 - The Truth 4 - The Questions 5 - The Conversations 6 - The Birthdays 7 - The Holidays 8 - The Belongings 9 - The Darkness 10 - The Friends 11 - The Family 12 - The Faith 13 - Our Health 14 - The Quiet 15 - Our Fear 16 - Our Comfort 17 - Our Silver Lining 18 - Our Hope 19 - Our Journey 20 - Finding the Sunrise Meet the Writers Thank You About the Series About Lynda Cheldelin Fell

Editorial Reviews

"CRITICALLY IMPORTANT . . . I want to say to Lynda that what you are doing is so critically important." -DR. BERNICE A. KING, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King "CAPTIVATING . . . Grieving for the Living is an inside look at the secret feelings we all experience as we navigate fragile relationships. The narrations are captivating, and will surely resonate deep within the hearts of those who face similar challenges." -DEANA L. MARTIN, Certified Grief Coach, Author, & Vice President of Cry for Me, No More "INSPIRATIONAL . . . Grief Diaries: Loss by Impaired Driving is the result of heartfelt testimonials from a dedicated and loving group of people. By sharing their stories, the reader will learn the true devastation that impaired driving causes, and perhaps find inspiration and a renewed sense of comfort as they move through their own journey." -CANDACE LIGHTNER, Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving "DEEPLY INTIMATE . . . Loss of a Parent is a deeply intimate, authentic collection of narratives that speak to the powerful, often ambiguous, and wide spectrum of emotions that arise from the loss of one's mother or father. I so appreciate the vulnerability and truth embedded in these stories, which honor and bear witness to the many forms of bereavement that arise in the aftermath of parental death." -DR. ERICA GOLDBLATT HYATT, Chair of Psychology, Bryn Athyn College "MOVING . . . We learn from stories throughout life. In Grief Diaries: Loss of a Parent the stories are not only moving but often provide a rich background for any mourner to find a gem of insight that can be used in coping with loss. Reread each story with pen in hand and you will find many that are just right for you." -DR. LOUIS LAGRAND, Author of Healing Grief, Finding Peace "HOPE AND HEALING . . . You are a pioneer in this field and you are breaking the trail for others to find hope and healing." -KRISTI SMITH, Bestselling Author & International Speaker "INCREDIBLE . . . Thank you so much for doing this project. it's absolutely incredible!" -JULIE MJELVE, Founder, Grieving Together www.grievingtogether.ca "STUNNING . . . Grief Diaries treats the reader to a rare combination of candor and fragility through the eyes of the bereaved. Delving into the deepest recesses of the heartbroken, the reader easily identifies with the diverse collection of stories and richly colored threads of profound love that create a stunning read full of comfort and hope." -DR. GLORIA HORSLEY, President of Open to Hope Foundation "WONDERFUL . . .Loss of a Sibling is a wonderful computation of stories written by the best of experts, bereaved siblings' themselves. Although this bond is one of life's longest and most unique relationships, sibling loss is often minimized and unacknowledged. Thank you for building awareness about a topic so near and dear to my heart." -DR. HEIDI HORSLEY, Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work, Columbia University, Grief Expert, Author, and Co-Founder of Open to Hope Organization

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