Challenging conventional wisdom on grief, a pioneering therapist offers a new resource for those experiencing loss

When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. "Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form," says Megan Devine. "It is a natural and sane response to loss."

So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible?

In It's OK That You're Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides -- as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner -- Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, "happy" life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book, you'll learn:

? Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief
? How challenging the myths of grief -- doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold -- allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve
? Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to "fix" your pain
? How to help the people you love -- with essays to teach us the best skills, checklists, and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process

Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged, dismissed, and misunderstood by a culture that wants to "solve" grief. Megan writes, "Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution." Through stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices, she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face -- in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world.

It's OK That You're Not OK is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves -- and each other -- better.

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• Publication Date: October 1, 2017
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• Print Length: 282 Pages
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