Nobody gets through life free from the pain of loss.
However, we aren’t very good at processing what grief does to us. If left unchecked, it can seriously damage our mental health.
In this book, chartered psychologist and trauma counsellor Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell offers a roadmap for grief recovery. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, stories from her own patients, and a series of practical tools and exercises, this book will help you work through your loss so you can embrace life with hope again.
This is an expert source of support for anyone seeking light in the dark after loss.
When we lose someone we love, we are forever changed. When our person dies, our grief needs room.
Leanne Friesen thought she knew a lot about bereavement. She had studied it in school and preached at memorial services. But only when her own sister died from cancer did she learn, in her very bones, what grieving people don't need-and what they do. In Grieving Room, Friesen writes with vulnerability, wisdom, and somehow even wit about the stark and sacred lessons learned at deathbeds and funerals. When someone dies, we need room for imperfect goodbyes, she writes, and room for a changing faith. We need room for regret and room to rage at the world. Room for hard holidays and room in our schedules. We need room for redemption and room for resurrection-and we also need room to never 'get over it.'
In this poignant account of a sister's mourning and a pastor's journey, Friesen pushes back against a world that wants to minimize our sorrow and avoid our despair. She helps those of us walking with the grieving figure out what to say and what not to say, and she offers practical ways to create ample space for every emotion and experience. Reflection questions, practices, and prayers at the end of the book offer guidance and ideas for individuals and groups.
Cassoulet Confessions is an enthralling memoir by award-winning food and travel writer Sylvie Bigar that reveals how a simple journalistic assignment sparked a culinary obsession and transcended into a quest for identity. Set in the stunning southern French countryside, this honest and poignant memoir conveys hunger for authentic food and a universal hunger for home. In Cassoulet Confessions, Sylvie travels across the Atlantic from her home in New York to the origin of cassoulet-the Occitanie region of Southern France. There she immerses herself in all things cassoulet: the quintessential historic meat and bean stew. From her first spoonful, she is transported back to her dramatic childhood in Geneva, Switzerland, and finds herself journeying through an unexpected rabbit hole of memories. Not only does she discover the deeper meanings of her ancestral French cuisine, but she is ultimately transformed by having to face her unsettling, complex family history.
Sylvie's simple but poetic prose immerses us in her story: we smell the simmering aromas of French kitchens, empathize with her family dilemmas, and experience her internal struggle to understand and ultimately accept herself.
Partiendo de lo ínitimo, Milena Busquets rompe fronteras y convierte en literatura las vivencias personales de un verano en Cadaqués.
Cuando era niña, para ayudarla a superar la muerte de su padre, a Blanca su madre le contó un cuento chino. Un cuento sobre un poderoso emperador que convocó a los sabios y les pidió una frase que sirviese para todas las situaciones posibles. Tras meses de deliberaciones, los sabios se presentaron ante el emperador con una propuesta: «También esto pasará.» Y la madre añadió: «El dolor y la pena pasan, como pasan la euforia y la felicidad.»
Ahora es la madre de Blanca quien ha muerto, y esta novela, que arranca y se cierra en un cementerio, habla del dolor de la pérdida, del desgarro de la ausencia. Pero frente a ese dolor queda el recuerdo de lo vivido y lo mucho aprendido, y cobra fuerza la reafirmación de la vida a través del sexo, las amigas, los hijos y los hombres que han sido y son importantes para Blanca. Todo ello en el transcurso de un verano en Cadaqués, con sus paisajes indómitos y su intensa luz mediterránea que lo baña todo.
«Pura seda y herida. Levedad y hondura» (J. E. Ayala-Dip).
«Brillante, lúcida, conmovedora, desnuda y dolida memoria del adiós» (Juan Marsé).
«Una novela en la que, como en la buena literatura, nada suena a literatura, todo suena a verdad» (Javier Cercas).
«Como una Françoise Sagan contemporánea con la agridulce espontaneidad de Woody Allen» (The Bookseller).
«¿Qué tiene el libro de Milena Busquets para arrasar de tal modo? Contestar la pregunta es fácil: basta leerlo... Un libro estupendo» (Carme Riera).
Kick The Dark is a musical memoir masterclass about death. Press play, and Scott Ginsberg’s inner life will unfold in three distinctive dimensions: Meditations, Music, and Methods. First, the meditations delve into the profound stories behind each song, as the artist unravels the people, occasions, and feelings that triggered his moments of conception. Scott shares the often absurd and always difficult emotions and thoughts that birthed each song. Next, enjoy studio recorded versions of fourteen new tunes performed exclusively by the author, capturing the essence of each composition in its purest form. One guitar, one voice. Nothing more. Finally, uncover the secrets behind one songwriter's creative process. Scott takes you behind the scenes to explore the methods of a veteran artist’s hands and heart. Even if you think you sing like a dying walrus, you’ll still discover intricacies of personal growth and inspiration from his lessons. This program is the first installation in the 'Say It With A Song' series. A perfect accompaniment to Scott’s acclaimed books, records, films and speeches, this singular special edition of his body of work is more than an audiobook. It’s a multimedia experience that invites you to explore the intersection of art and autobiography. Kick The Dark provides an intimate and transparent glimpse into one man’s view of the most important thing that will ever happen to anyone.
indigo is the joy and lament of a father, theologian, human being, fashioning new ideas about the divine within the painful loss of his daughter, within the constraints of his own intelligence, within the constraints of what religion had been telling him his whole life—some of which was good and some of which wasn't.
La muerte es una realidad a la que deberemos enfrentarnos tarde o temprano, tanto si sabes que solo te quedan unos meses de vida o piensas que tienes toda tu vida por delante. Y según las enseñanzas budistas, cuanto antes lo afrontes, mejor.
Poco importa si eres rico, famoso, si tienes contactos, si tienes talento, si eres inteligente o extremadamente compasivo; nadie puede evitar la muerte. Así que, no tendría sentido al menos que nos informáramos sobre este hecho del que no podremos escapar?
En Vivir es morir, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse nos ofrece todo aquello que necesitamos para enfrentarnos a la muerte con confianza y tranquilidad. Cada etapa del proceso de la muerte está descrita en detalle y acompañada de consejos claros y prácticos sobre cómo guiar a los moribundos a través de los bardos y hasta la próxima vida. Rinpoche también aborda preguntas frecuentes tales como: ¿cuán honestos deberíamos ser con los moribundos? ¿Cómo debemos hablarle sobre la muerte a alguien que no tiene creencias espirituales? ¿Cómo ayudamos a alguien que ya ha muerto?
Independientemente de tus preferencias o creencias espirituales —o ausencia de ellas—, si estás asimilando la muerte inminente de un ser querido, tu propia muerte o si trabajas con moribundos,Vivir es morir te ayudará a prepararte para encontrarte con la muerte de forma consciente y sensata, y con la mente repleta de compasión.
DZONGSAR JAMYANG KHYENTSE es un lama butanés que trabaja y enseña internacionalmente. Es el autor de numerosos libros como What Makes You Not a Buddhist, The Guru Drinks Bourbon? y Best Foot Forward.
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Losing a beloved pet is a unique and profound experience that touches the depths of our hearts. The bond we share with our animal companions is unparalleled, marked by unconditional love, unwavering loyalty, and a connection that transcends words. In the pages of this book, we embark on a journey to understand and navigate the intricate landscape of pet loss and grief.
Understanding the Unique Bond
Our pets are more than just animals; they become integral members of our families. Their presence fills our homes with joy, laughter, and an incomparable warmth that only a furry friend can provide. The chapters ahead delve into the depth of this unique bond, exploring the reasons behind the profound impact our pets have on our lives.
The Significance of Pets in Our Lives
From the joyous moments of play to the quiet companionship in times of solitude, our pets become witnesses to our lives. Their significance goes beyond the roles of loyal companions; they become confidants, sources of comfort, and pillars of support during both the highs and lows of life.
Acknowledging the Pain of Loss
As we embark on this exploration, it's essential to acknowledge the pain that accompanies the loss of a cherished pet. The grief experienced in pet loss is valid and complex, touching every aspect of our lives. This book is a companion to those navigating the sorrow and depression that can arise from bidding farewell to a dear friend.
As much as we might try to resist, endings happen in every moment—the end of a breath, the end of a day, the end of a relationship, and ultimately the end of life. And accompanying each ending is a beginning, though it may be unclear what the beginning holds. In How We Live Is How We Die, Pema Chödrön shares her wisdom for working with this flow of life—learning to live with ease, joy, and compassion through uncertainty, embracing new beginnings, and ultimately preparing for death with curiosity and openness rather than fear.
Poignant for listeners of all ages, her teachings on the bardos—a Tibetan term referring to a state of transition, including what happens between this life and the next—reveal their power and relevance at each moment of our lives. She also offers practical methods for transforming life’s most challenging emotions about change and uncertainty into a path of awakening and love. As she teaches, the more freedom we can find in our hearts and minds as we live this life, the more fearlessly we’ll be able to confront death and what lies beyond. In all, Pema provides listeners with a master course in living life fully and compassionately in the shadow of death and change.
In the midst of deep pain, how can you move forward?
Most of us spend our lives avoiding pain at every turn, so when we inevitably experience it, it sends us into a tailspin. We begin to question why God doesn't stop bad things from happening, if there's significance in our pain, and whether or not God is truly worthy of our trust or actually cares about us.
Ed and Lisa Young, bestselling authors and pastors of Fellowship Church, know the kind of pain most of us hope never to experience--the death of a child. With refreshing vulnerability and power, A Path through Pain shares their family's journey from sorrow and anger to hope and healing after the tragic and sudden loss of their daughter. As they share their incredible perspective, they will inspire and equip you to:
- See God's presence, love, and care in the middle of your suffering
- Believe that there is purpose in your pain, even if you can't see that purpose yet
- Rebuild your life after a season of pain
- Restore your trust in God and the world you live in
God really does care for us, and in the darkest of places, his light still shines to show us a way through.
Discussion questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.
In Normal Broken, Kelly Cervantes isn't trying to tell you what to do, how to feel, or the right way to heal. She's also not flinging sunny thoughts, vibes, and prayers at you. After losing her daughter to epilepsy, she knows that grief is many things. Something everyone will have to deal with. But never linear. Just as what we are grieving varies, so do our journeys to process it.
Normal Broken was born out of this desire to meet people where they are in their grief journeys, to lend a hand, or maybe to just sit in the dark with them.
Normal Broken is divided into 'moments' of grief that will allow you to choose what you need at any given time-such as:
- When you're not sure if you want to heal
- When you're facing anniversaries and other meaningful dates
- When you're ready to be okay
Kelly also shares stories from her ongoing journey, along with advice she wishes someone had given her. Normal Broken is designed to serve as a companion through your own grief journey, whether you are mourning the loss of a child, a friend, a family member, or anyone special in your life.
This story is true and remains dedicated to impacting the needs and lives of individuals in society: all the topics are real, whereas it's main purpose is to raise awareness of ongoing issues, yet present encouraging messages.
Inspired by the life, work and values of Artist/Composer, Producer, Leader & Friend: Gregory Kemmis.
This is the first literary work written by Gregory W. Kemmis, an acclaimed artist.
He specializes in media production, and his previous experiences include a plethora of original works and performances within the music industry. During the most recent decade to date, he rapidly grew within his career, expanding his knowledge and applied skills to include creating independent documentaries or episodic series.
Intentionally covering on some of the most pressing issues, to educate and spark awareness about experience, adaptation and controversial topics still at large presently, Kemmis has taken this goal to another level when considering the writings contained within 'The One By One Documentaries.'
It should also be noted that this literary work is a collection of what once was an episodic series made for television broadcasts but was never actually distributed to the public. Although this remains the case regarding the television series, Kemmis has changed direction to avail the opportunity to publish this series in book form.
It was critical to him that the events contained within 'The One By One Documentaries' be heard and spoken to worldwide readers as generations continue to adapt to life and culture. He composes this book as the first of what should remain important compilations towards sufficiently leading a way towards past silencing rights to express ourselves.
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