“The starting point for many things is grief, at the place where endings seem so absolute. One would think it should be otherwise, but the pain of closing is antecedent to every new opening in our lives.” Belden Lane

”Grief scares us. It won't let us be efficient and productive and in control, so we see it as a waste of time. It feels dead and barren and hopeless. We want it to disappear--the faster, the better. So we learn to hide it, even from ourselves. But what if we are wrong about grief? What if grief, given the space it needs, bears good fruit? What if grief is an invitation to grow whole? What if deeper joy and broader vistas lie on the other side of grief?” Excerpt from The Other Side of Grief

The Other Side of Grief is a breath of fresh air in a culture that pressures grieving people to hurry back to business as usual. It gives permission to grieve. It offers a poignant, intimate, and honest portrayal of grief--both the raw, wrenching pain of loss and the deep, surprising joy that lies on the other side of grieving well. The book is an empathetic guide both to people who are grieving and to people who love them.  The Other Side of Grief is available through Amazon.