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Grief Diaries Surviving Loss by Overdose
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Grief Diaries Surviving Loss by Overdose
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Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss by Overdose
Author: Lynda Cheldelin Fell, with Whitney O'Brien and Shannie Jenkins
Overview
Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss by Overdose is a powerful collection of first-hand accounts from twelve individuals who lost loved ones to drug overdoses. Through 18 guided questions, these contributors share their experiences with honesty and vulnerability, aiming to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and invite compassion for survivors of this often misunderstood and marginalized type of grief.
The book sheds light on the harsh realities of addiction, overdose, and the devastating impact on families while challenging societal perceptions that too often label victims as disposable. By blending personal testimony with a broader call for understanding, this book becomes a voice for thousands facing similar pain.
Key Features
- Personal Testimonies: Twelve contributors candidly share stories of losing loved ones to overdose.
- Awareness & Education: Highlights the societal stigma surrounding addiction and how it complicates grief.
- Expert Perspectives: Contributions include reflections from professionals, clergy, and sociologists calling for compassion and systemic change.
- Healing Through Storytelling: Offers validation, comfort, and solidarity for those grieving a stigmatized loss.
- Resource for Change: Aimed at reducing discrimination, inspiring dialogue, and improving prevention efforts.
Reviews
- “CRITICALLY IMPORTANT . . . I want to say to Lynda that what you are doing is so critically important.” — Dr. Bernice A. King, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King
- “A GOLDMINE . . . This book is a starting point for exploration, research, and most importantly, academic expansion of training for bereavement and grief specialists.” — Roland Johnson III, Sociologist
- “HEALING . . . Grief Diaries gives voice to a grief so private, most bear it alone. These diaries can heal hearts and begin to build community and acceptance to speak the unspeakable.” — Dianna Viagianos Armentrout, Poetry Therapist & Author
- “STUNNING . . . Grief Diaries treats the reader to a rare combination of candor and fragility through the eyes of the bereaved. A stunning read full of comfort and hope.” — Dr. Gloria Horsley, President, Open to Hope Foundation
- “HOPE . . . These stories reflect the authentic voices of individuals at the unexpected moment their lives were shattered and altered forever.” — Sheriff Sadie Darnell, Chair, Florida Cold Case Advisory Commission
- “INSPIRATIONAL . . . By sharing their stories, the reader will find inspiration and a renewed sense of comfort as they move through their own journey.” — Candace Lightner, Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving
About the Author
Lynda Cheldelin Fell is founding partner of the International Grief Institute, CEO of AlyBlue Media, and bestselling author of more than 35 books, including the award-winning Grief Diaries series. A retired EMT, certified in critical incident stress management, and bereaved mother, Lynda has dedicated her life to curating the world’s largest collection of grief experiences. She is a national educator and five-time national literary award recipient, with additional recognition through multiple national advocacy award nominations for her groundbreaking work in aftercare and resilience support.
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