Resources
Grief
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and it isn't only about death — it can show up when life looks different than you expected, or when a loss doesn't feel "big enough" to talk about out loud.
Resources
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The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss — George A. Bonanno (2009)
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Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief — David Kessler (2019)
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Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss — Hope Edelman (1994)
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Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change — Maggie Smith (2020)
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The Memory Box: A Book About Grief — Joanna Rowland, illustrated by Thea Baker (2017)
A picture book for ages 3–8, for children grieving someone they love.
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The Invisible Leash: A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet — Patrice Karst, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (2019)
A picture book for children after the death of a pet — often a child's first loss.
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It's OK That You're Not OK — Megan Devine (2017)
“Some things cannot be fixed. They can only be carried.”
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Grief Works — Julia Samuel (2017)
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Understanding Disenfranchised Grief — What's Your Grief
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What Is Anticipatory Grief? — Psychology Today
- Podcast
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Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow — Elizabeth Lesser (2004)
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times — Pema Chödrön (1996)
Taking the First Step
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