Your Loss Matters: Real Talk About Grief in a World That Doesn't Get It

"In a world of 'hurry up and get over it,' having the space and grace to be present with the grief experience is a beautiful and vital healing gift." —Gina Moffa, LCSW, grief and trauma therapist and author of Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting GoPeople often talk about "going through loss"—but the expectation of pushing grief aside or finding complete closure on the other side rarely align with the feelings of someone who's really "going through" it.Grief isn't wrong; it's a human right. Those experiencing disenfranchised grief, anticipatory grief, ambiguous grief, or the devastating death of a loved one should not have to justify their grief to anyone.Michele DeVille is a grief specialist, educator, and coach who draws from professional and personal experiences to create a book on grieving that's tailor-made for those who know the pain of loss. With easy-to-navigate topics and short messages, her words offer encouragement and support in moments that otherwise feel overwhelming.A grief keepsake that feels like a community, Your Loss Matters provides . . . heartfelt reminders that you are not sentenced to a lifetime of pain. the compassionate—but platitude-free—voice of someone who gets it. permission to explore the emotions of grief at your own pace and on your own terms. short, easy-to-digest chapters that meet you where you are as you navigate your personal grief journey. Loss and grief are isolating, and the pressure to grieve quickly, move on, and return to "normal" after a heartbreaking loss is unrealistic. This grief book gives permission to grieve with a promise of hope.In the deep trenches of loss and pain, Your Loss Matters offers something to hold onto. Whether as a sympathy gift for a grieving friend or a gift for your own grieving heart, these words provide comfort that can be revisited again and again."Enormously comforting and validating, Your Loss Matters leads readers to a place where their loss is valued, honored, and heard." —Gary Sturgis, bereavement facilitator and author of Surviving Grief: 365 Days a Year