The death of a loved one is always painful and the grieving process complex and profound. Yet when the loss occurs under tragic circumstances, there is a whole other set of emotional variables that the people left behind must face. Questions abound. Feelings of guilt, shame, and even anger combine with the overwhelming sadness. Drawing on her own experience of losing her son to suicide, as well as her conversations with hundreds of people who have grieved the tragic death of a friend or family member, revered singer-songwriter Judy Collins has culled together seven powerful steps toward healing.

 

By: Judy Collins
Published By: Penguin Putnam Inc
Year: 2007