Seasoned grief expertise credentials
I think the title of my first book will be, “Surviving 101 losses and still standing” or “Grief Expert without the degree.” My earliest memories of loss are the death of my pet gerbil and saying goodbye to my friend Judy who moves out-of-state.
As I get older, I experience the changes and losses that come when moving from grade school, middle school, high school and beyond – all expected, yet somewhat alarming.
At the tender age of 13, I say goodbye to my sisters – one who gets married and the other, who leaves for greener pastures. On one hand, it feels awesome to have the bedroom to myself and there is no one left to tease me or treat me like the “punk kid,” but I feel isolated and suddenly alone.
There are the typical heart breaks that come with young love and the realization that my love…
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