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Don't Tell Me To Get Over It - A Journey Through Grief
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( based on 1 review)
Published: Dec. 27, 2011
Words: 12,180 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465952103
Short description
'Don't Tell Me To Get Over It' is a personal account of my journey through grief following the successive deaths of my mother and eldest son. It offers practical advice on how to cope through the tragedy of loss, both for the bereaved and also for those wishing to support them.Extended description
After the successive deaths of my mother and eldest son in 2001 my world came crashing down. I had to learn how to pick up the pieces and create a new kind of 'normal' for my other children and myself.The journey through grief is a unique experience with no two people sharing the exact same emotions, reactions or methods of coping.
'Don't Tell Me To Get Over It' is my personal account of how I dealt with the pot pourri of emotions that resulted from the double loss and is designed to help others embarking on a similar journey through grief.
I also offer advice to those who find themselves in a support role. Death is often a taboo subject, causing discomfort, bewilderment and fear to many.
My story is an honest and poignant examination of the vast variety of emotions and challenges faced by the newly bereaved and their loved ones.
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grief, healing, bereavement, loss of child, teen deathAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
James Jackson
on Jan. 01, 2012 :
The author lost her 17 year old son to sudden, unexpected suicide. This is a mother's personal story how she experiences her grief.
Chapter 3 discusses some ways that helped her deal with grief: thinking that he is in the next room and talking to him; keeping around clothing that smelled like him; meditation, physical activities, fundraising "for the children", quiet time, and the support of friends.
Tags help readers know what's inside the book. The book could use more "tags" in addition to the one tag given: "grief".
Other appropriate tags for Don't Tell Me to Get Over It include: suicide, teenage, death, son, mother, love never dies, memories, time, spirituality, ways to cope, John Denver, Sunchine song, Stand by Me song, away on holiday and friends.
Organizations that help prevent teen suicide would be a useful resource to include at end.
The author says that she now lives for her two remaining sons. That's quite a weight for them to bear. I agree with the author that some things one never gets over. Over much time, pain can lessen.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)