Download or read book Grief s Alphabet written by Carrie Etter and published by Seren Books. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grief's Alphabet by Carrie Etter is a shattering elegy for the poet's mother, opening a pathway through grief in spite of the impossible task of expressing such a loss. Beginning both chronologically and alphabetically, the collection moves from early life with the narrator's adoption, through to the mother's unexpected death and the banal yet painful tasks which follow, such as sorting clothes and arranging the funeral. The final section deals with life after loss, and the long work of grieving which culminates in the title poem. Evoking the complex, intimate relationship between mother and daughter, this raw yet deft collection celebrates love in the same breath as it weeps for its loss.?
Download or read book Letters of Note Grief written by and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Letters of Note: Grief, Shaun Usher gathers together some of the most powerful messages about grief, from the heart-wrenching pain of losing a loved one to reliving fond memories of those who have passed on. Includes letters by: Audre Lorde, Robert Frost, Nick Cave, Rainer Maria Rilke, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, Kahlil Gibran, Edith Wharton, Mary Wortley Montagu, Seungsahn Haengwon & many more
Download or read book Letters to Grief written by Kate Motaung and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-02-05 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Grief, I shudder to refer to you as "dear." Yet you have been with me for so long that you have become a part of me, which I suppose entitles you to this term of affection, though my heart grants it unwillingly. You are an enigmatic and elusive creature, a chameleon, changing color with habitat and season. Some say you pass with time, like grains of sand sifting through my fingers, no longer resting in the safety of my palm. Others say you are a process, as if by accomplishing twelve prescribed steps I could graduate from your possession and be free of you. But you are not a process. You do not pass, at least not in this lifetime. You dwell with me - in me - but you are not my master. You roam on a leash, tethered by the One who owns you. You haven't always been here, and one day you'll disappear, for there's only one Alpha and Omega. One beginning and one end, and you are neither. You will not win, nor overcome. You've already been subdued and defeated, for "death has been swallowed up by victory" (1 Corinthians 15:54). A day is coming when you'll be deemed redundant and your crown obsolete. On that day, O Grief, you will no longer be called "dear" . . . nor even a distant memory. ___________________________________ Unfortunately, grief is not a 12-step process. It may contain five or more general stages, but even these stages are rarely a linear process. Grief is far more often a cyclical journey, like the stages of the moon. Always present, but not always visible. Since everyone endures loss in their own way, this collection of nine reflective letters to grief personified is descriptive, not prescriptive. Letters to Grief offers readers encouragement and hope to deal with loss and grief in the midst of their own unique circumstances. Readers are invited to reflect on their personal grief experience by writing in the journaling pages throughout the book.
Download or read book Love Letter to Grief written by Tiffany Smith and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 6, 2017, my husband, Derell Daniel, was killed in a car wreck. Our love story that began with love letters over twenty-five years ago as junior high school students took a tragic turn when my husband's life ended and grief stepped in. On my journey with grief, I have learned that the only way to get through grief is to be honest with your pain and just allow yourself to grieve. These letters represent a transparent look into the heartbreaking events that lead to, and follow, the death of my husband. Sometimes, grief is not about getting better: it's simply about getting through. Getting through the next second, the next minute, the next hour, the next day. Give yourself permission to take it one second at a time, because at times that's all you can do. The single most vital thing one can learn after the loss of a loved one is to accept the role grief will take in your life. This is my love letter to Grief, as I learn to accept that it may always walk beside me. This is my love letter to Grief, as I learn to navigate through life with the waves crashing all around me. This is also my love letter to you, so that you know that you are not alone, we walk together, yet separately, in our grief journey. If I can make this journey for one widow, one mother, one daughter, one person just a little easier to bear, I feel my husband's death will not be in vain.
Download or read book Dear Son I Want to Say Therapeutic Writing Open Letter for Dealing with Grief That Comes with the Loss of a Son Prompts and Remembrance Journal for the Bereaved written by S. H Bando Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have recently lost your son, first: our condolences, we understand the feelings of loss. Therapeutic writing " Letter" This Letter allows you after losing your son to express yourself freely and safely, keep all your various heart feels and thoughts organized in one easy to find a spot, It also provides you with the tools to explore within so that you can build your inner strength again, this type of writing is the most therapeutic as you have the opportunity to speak out from the heart about what you want to express. It can be especially helpful when the letter touches a sensitive issue. This journal includes: The actual letter: (here is part of the letter) Dear son, I want to Say - without you is... - Since you've been gone, I find it difficult to... - If you were here now... - My favorite thing we used to do together... - Ten words that best describe you... - If I could be like you in any way, I would adopt their... - This quote reminds me of you... - Ten Things I've learned about myself since you passed away... - In the last days, I have been feeling a lot of... Note: There are more pages that contain the rest of the letter, this list is just for illustration, it is incomplete. - write out what you want to say to your Boy, how you felt. - write down all the things you wish about will be. - writing out the plans you wish and dream to be doing with your Boy. - write out the time you feel down or depressed for you to describe your struggles and heart hurts with the loss of your Boy. and much more! Also, Grief Journal includes: The poetry: every time, you have a lot of space to write a poem about your son, there is also a poem written that you can draw inspiration from. My Favourite memories with my son: Use this place to write out your favorites memories with your son. Things that will always remind me of my son: this section is dedicated to putting or writing all the beautiful things that will make you remember your Boy always {Images - Songs - Food - Quotes - Jokes - And More}. At last, whether you've just lost your son, or it's been some years, hopefully, some of the changes are eventual decreases in the intensity of painful feelings and longing and decreases in the length of time grief and feel overwhelming. everyone grieves differently and within their own timeframe, the low times aren't as low and don't last as long, As time passes and we grow, we can also have new questions and insights about our losses which change the grief we experience, just let your heart and mind heal from this traumatic experience, never judge yourself in the healing process. Listen to your heart and write down everything you feel, whenever needed just write again freely.
Download or read book Letters from the Grief Club written by Beth French and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the club you never wanted to join. When someone you love dies, it may seem impossible to know what will happen next and how you will cope. Losing someone in early adulthood, you may feel even more alone, when no-one around you seems to have had the same experience. Our letters don't have all the answers, but they do have some - because we've been through it ourselves. Some of us have written to ourselves back on that first day of grief, with the reassurance that we will get through those awful first months. Others share snippets from our grief journeys - from the experience of therapy, to the power of getting creative. Encompassing all types of loss, these stories show that there is no one way to grieve. They talk honestly about grief - the sad, the bad, and the surprisingly beautiful. Welcome to the Grief Club, we're so glad you've found us.
Download or read book Grief Letters written by Karen Bransgrove and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grief Letters is a resource for those who find themselves dealing with the loss of a loved one. Navigating death can be frightening and difficult. Karen has written these letters in hopes that by sharing the experience of her husband's sudden death, she might help you find courage and hope. She has included applications at the end of each chapter to help you grow and learn through your own grief journey. You too can get to the other side of grief and once again feel that joy and happiness are possible.
Download or read book Letters to Loved Ones written by Debi Stanton and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letters to Loved Ones is a collection of letters written by those who have lost someone near and dear to them. Writing a letter to a loved one is a way to deal with the grief and to honor them with your love.Healing is a process. Grief is something we all have to deal with during our lifetime. It's how we deal with that grief that is most vital to moving forward. My inspiration for this book came from my Mamaw, Mary Pearl Lowe. She was inspiration in my life in more ways than I can count. I dedicate this book to her memory.This isn't a sad book, it is a dedication of love.
Download or read book The Alphabet of Grief written by Andrea Raynor and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find spiritual companionship in these brief but powerful thoughts on the sacred journey of grief—from a Ground Zero first responder featured in Spike Lee’s upcoming HBO documentary NYC Epicenters 9/11-> 2021½. Chaplain and spiritual counselor Andrea Raynor knows that when the funeral service is over, the friends leave, and the house grows quiet, grief can be overwhelming. As a chaplain at Ground Zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, she understands the heartbreak and devastation of losing a loved one—and wants to offer encouragement, comfort, and a reminder that you are not alone in your sorrow. In The Alphabet of Grief, Raynor uses the letters of the alphabet as starting points for simple reflections on loss and hope. Each chapter concludes with a meditation and an affirmation—something to do and something to believe. Whether you are currently grieving or are supporting a loved one struggling with bereavement, The Alphabet of Grief is the perfect resource to remind you that there is beauty in the midst of suffering, and that love, no matter how painful, is always worth it. “I chose each word in this book based on the countless hours I have spent with grieving people. Not only have they have shared with me the pain of loss but they have taught me about the daunting and sometimes mysterious journey of living.” —Andrea Raynor in The Alphabet of Grief
Download or read book Monogram Letter S written by All about Me and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the back: Your grief is raw, hungry, and screaming to be let out. This blank book is the perfect place to write down your story. All of it. Write about your pregnancy and your thoughts, hopes, and dreams you had for your baby/babies. Write about your feelings and experiences with the world after you lost your precious little one/s. This is your journey. Your story. Write it in a safe place. Paula, journal designer and mom to four miscarried babies and a stillborn son.This journal will make a thoughtful gift for anyone who has lost their baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or neonatal death. Portable size book is 6" x 9" Soft Cover Interior Paper Style: Wide Ruled 110 White Pages (55 sheets) We hope you enjoy our uniquely designed journals and other blank books. Discover our ever-growing line of designs and interior styles by clicking on our name All About Me above.
Download or read book A Love Letter about Grief written by Ava Lamont and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARE YOU DEALING WITH GRIEF? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. A LOVE LETTER ABOUT GRIEF WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. At some point in our lives, we all go through the turbulent and heart-breaking journey of grief. How do we navigate that journey? How do we walk a pathway so foreign and difficult that sometimes we don't know how we will get through it? As a society, we rarely talk about death and dying, and so we're often unprepared to deal with one of the most difficult times of our lives. A Love Letter About Grief talks openly and honestly about all of the stages of grief, from the moment of finding out you're going to lose someone you love. This book is small enough to read in one sitting, but the messages run deep. It was written by Ava Lamont, who has experienced deep loss and wants to share her experience and wisdom so that your journey through grief may be a little easier. "Let the world fill you with its wonders and its sadness; for the deep and rich tapestries of life will test you, no doubt, but let it etch upon your heart so that you may know it all and can love more deeply, more knowingly, knowing that your time left on the Earth is a gift."
Download or read book ABC s of Healthy Grieving written by Harold Ivan Smith and published by . This book was released on 2001-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dear Husband I Want to Say the Therapeutic Writing for Dealing with Grief That Comes with the Loss of a Spouse Grief Journal Prompts for Women Open Letter After Loss of Husband written by S. H Bando Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have recently lost your husband, first: our condolences, we understand the feelings of loss. Therapeutic writing " Letter" This Letter allows you after losing your husband to express yourself freely and safely, keep all your various heart feels and thoughts organized in one easy to find spot, It also provides you with the tools to explore within so that you can build your inner strength again, this type of writing is the most therapeutic as you have the opportunity to speak out from the heart about what you want to express. It can be especially helpful when the letter touches a sensitive issue. This journal includes: The actual letter: (here is part of the letter) Dear Husband, I want to Say - without you is... - Since you've been gone, I find it difficult to... - If you were here now... - My favorite thing we used to do together... - Ten words that best describe you... - If I could be like you in any way, I would adopt their... - This quote reminds me of you... - Ten Things I've learned about myself since you passed away... - In the last days, I have been feeling a lot of... Note: There are more pages that contain the rest of the letter, this list is just for illustration, it is incomplete. - write out what you want to say to your spouse, how you felt. - write down all the things you wish about will be. - writing out the plans you wish and dream to be doing with dad. - write out the time you feel down or depressed for you to describe your struggles and heart hurts with the loss of your husband. and much more! ★ Also, Available This Journal (Open Letter) For Another loved one, Just Click on (S.H Bando Press) And Choose Your Journal. Also, Grief Journal includes: The poetry: every time, you have a lot of space to write a poem about your husband, there is also a poem written that you can draw inspiration from. My Favourite memories with my husband: Use this place to write out your favorites memories with your spouse. Things that will always remind me of my husband: this section is dedicated to putting or writing all the beautiful things that will make you remember your spouse always {Images - Songs - Food - Quotes - Jokes - And More}. At last, whether you've just lost your husband, or it's been some years, hopefully, some of the changes are eventual decreases in the intensity of painful feelings and longing and decreases in the length of time grief and feel overwhelming. everyone grieves differently and within their own timeframe, the low times aren't as low and don't last as long, As time passes and we grow, we can also have new questions and insights about our losses which change the grief we experience, just let your heart and mind heal from this traumatic experience, never judge yourself in the healing process. Listen to your heart and write down everything you feel, whenever needed just write again freely.
Download or read book The Dark Interval written by Rainer Maria Rilke and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the writer of the classic Letters to a Young Poet, reflections on grief and loss, collected and published here in one volume for the first time. “A great poet’s reflections on our greatest mystery.”—Billy Collins “A treasure . . . The solace Rilke offers is uncommon, uplifting and necessary.”—The Guardian Gleaned from Rainer Maria Rilke’s voluminous, never-before-translated letters to bereaved friends and acquaintances, The Dark Interval is a profound vision of the mourning process and a meditation on death’s place in our lives. Following the format of Letters to a Young Poet, this book arranges Rilke’s letters into an uninterrupted sequence, showcasing the full range of the great author’s thoughts on death and dying, as well as his sensitive and moving expressions of consolation and condolence. Presented with care and authority by master translator Ulrich Baer, The Dark Interval is a literary treasure, an indispensable resource for anyone searching for solace, comfort, and meaning in a time of grief. Praise for The Dark Interval “Even though each of these letters of condolence is personalized with intimate detail, together they hammer home Rilke’s remarkable truth about the death of another: that the pain of it can force us into a ‘deeper . . . level of life’ and render us more ‘vibrant.’ Here we have a great poet’s reflections on our greatest mystery.”—Billy Collins “As we live our lives, it is possible to feel not sadness or melancholy but a rush of power as the life of others passes into us. This rhapsodic volume teaches us that death is not a negation but a deepening experience in the onslaught of existence. What a wise and victorious book!”—Henri Cole
Download or read book ICONS OF THE ALPHABET written by REESE M. HEITNER and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Letters written by Foley Smith and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grief eats away at your soul. It locks us into pain and into the past while the present flies by and we miss the lives we were intended to participate in! The thing about grief is that it sticks to us like the spray of a skunk . It's overpowering... and just when we think it might be gone, we get another whiff of it. When that happens the full effect floods over us again, or we spend our lives trying to suppress it somehow. Unresolved grief often manifests itself in withdrawal, lethargy, and even fuels addictions to alcohol, drugs, sex or other destructive relationships. Unresolved grief keeps us from moving on and taking full advantage of the lives we have to live now! But if grief is so hard to shake, it's often because our strategies for dealing with it are strategies that call for AVOIDING IT or NUMBING THE PAIN. "Letters: A Grief Journal For Moving On..." from the "Letters - A Grief Journal For Moving On..." series finally allows you to move on! How? Through the simple process of writing special letters designed to break the grip of painful grief by bringing closure to relationships that ended before we were ready. This journal is designed for people who wish to bring to completion a relationship with their mother (biological, mother in law, stepmother, etc.) living or simply absent that otherwise keeps intruding into the present. It's simple structure and pattern for bringing you closure will help bring resolution to the past and new life for your future... it's as simple as writing a letter each time the past intrudes... with each letter, the claws of grief relax their grip! There is an introduction to the use of this grief journal and plenty of room (80 pages with prompts) to help you move past your grief. Check out all the Grief Journals in this series by Foley Smith!
