Losing someone you love through death is painful and personal. You soon learn that grief can't be confined to a method, time frame, or event; it's a process. Grief is an unpredictable, solitary, and unforgettable experience, one that can't be healed in a moment, a month, or even a lifetime. Grief ebbs and flows, like the swelling waves of an ocean. One moment we feel engulfed by a wave of sorrow. The next we are lifted by waves of hope and acceptance. Grief is an irregular tide that often takes us by surprise. As difficult as it is to lose a loved one, grief can deepen you as a person and increase your empathy and your trust in God. Loss can open your eyes to see the same world from a different viewpoint . . . with new scenery. In that sense, grief is a journey.

 

This is a journal of a widow as she takes the emotional ride through the stages of grief. You will be amazed that the grief continues to be felt so deeply for so long. See the strong faith of the author as she leans on God while weak with pain and loss. You will find valuable insight into the heart and soul of a woman who lost more than anyone should lose in one lifetime, and kept her faith in God through it all. 

The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse

Written by a former physician and recent widower, this warmly practical book guides the bereaved through the grief process and explains how to live after the death of a spouse. Offering hope and healing for the brokenhearted, The Tender Scar addresses the heart-wrenching pain of losing a spouse. Working from journal entries written after the death of his wife, Richard Mabry uses his own journey as a stepping-stone to a practical discussion of the grief process, offering help on such topics as: -finding a support group -resigning your commissions -combating funeral flashbacks -reviewing the souvenirs of a lifetime -facing holidays -remembering an anniversary He connects with readers in a way that makes them say, "Yes, I feel that way," and "That might work for me--maybe I should try it." He shares the emotions and situations he has encountered and acknowledges his own mistakes as well as his hard-won victories.