“The five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance – are often talked about as if they happen in order, moving from one stage to the other.
Thank you for always sharing with us. I wanted to share with you an important book that I read a few years back. It is called Finding Meaning, The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler (2019). He has worked with the Kubler-Ross family to get their blessing regarding this concept, but his premise is simple...Acceptance shouldn't be the last stage; there should be something more after this. He writes that "finding meaning" out of the grief (ie: helping others, paying it forward, making a difference in this world), is what really helps heal grief. That is exactly what you do every time you write, not just for yourself, but for all of us reading it. Thank you again for connecting with us through your writing, through your healing, for making a difference in our lives. Sincerely, Mary B
You just made me get misty-eyed in the dining car of an Amtrak train :-) I can't thank you enough for those words. Sentiments like that are a life force for me. And thank you for the book recommendation. I'll check it out!
Thank you for always sharing with us. I wanted to share with you an important book that I read a few years back. It is called Finding Meaning, The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler (2019). He has worked with the Kubler-Ross family to get their blessing regarding this concept, but his premise is simple...Acceptance shouldn't be the last stage; there should be something more after this. He writes that "finding meaning" out of the grief (ie: helping others, paying it forward, making a difference in this world), is what really helps heal grief. That is exactly what you do every time you write, not just for yourself, but for all of us reading it. Thank you again for connecting with us through your writing, through your healing, for making a difference in our lives. Sincerely, Mary B
Mary B,
You just made me get misty-eyed in the dining car of an Amtrak train :-) I can't thank you enough for those words. Sentiments like that are a life force for me. And thank you for the book recommendation. I'll check it out!