From surviving to thriving
July 15th, 2014 by judytalksCan you remember the last time someone in your family died? Perhaps you were a child whose elderly great-uncle died, or maybe someone young was tragically killed in an accident. Consider for a few minutes where comfort came from. Who reached out to you, to your family?
Surviving the loss of a loved one is very difficult and very personal. To begin to move toward healing and a sense of yourself as a thriving person requires an understanding of what has happened to you, not just your loved one.
Where do we go for the death education we never got? There are many resources available today that weren’t around 20 years ago. The internet is an ideal place for up-to-date resources. Books, articles, e-books, groups, camps, professional counselors, and faith-based spiritual centers are in touch with the needs of grievers.
For my part, I have just published an e-book on Kindle, titled From Surviving to Thriving Finding Comfort Following Loss. Based on personal experience, and research from the professional community, this e-book gives comfort, support, and clear directives for processing your grief. It takes time to manage the pain and begin to move forward. As you walk through this difficult time in life, you will become aware of the resources already inside you. Emerging whole and confident allows you to begin to visualize a new life built on memories and a clear sense of who you can become.
I wish you well,
Judy
For my Kindle books: www.amazon.com/author/judystrong