Human life is a series of attachments, transitions, and losses. We
explore, we connect, we love. We grow, we change, we lose. Over and over
on our journey through life, we experience hurt. We often equate the
death of a loved one with the term " loss," but really it's just one
kind of loss. Many other losses are deeply consequential as well, from
health and financial problems to divorce, estranged relationships,
abuse, betrayals, traumatic events, moves from beloved places, lost or
broken dreams, and more. Even happy, appropriate transitions can be
partly painful, such as leaving for college, getting married, and seeing
children into adulthood. All of these significant losses can be deeply
hurtful. When they arise, we naturally grieve inside. But most of us
haven't learned that just as with death, it's essential to mourn-- or
express our grief-- over them. It is through mourning that we integrate
all our losses along life's path. It is through mourning that we heal
and learn to live well, with ever-deeper joy and meaning. Grief happens.
Mourning takes intention and work. The good news is that you can mourn
and live an exuberant life at the same time. This book will show you
how.