It's OK That You're Not OK

Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand

De: Megan Devine

Narrado por: Megan Devine

Duración: 7 h y 19 m

Resumen del Editor

A New Resource for Those Experiencing Loss

With It's OK That You're Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides - as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner - Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, "happy" life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it.

On this unabridged audio recording read by the author, Megan offers stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices to guide us through an experience we all must face. With Megan's gentle but direct guidance, you'll learn:

• Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief
• How challenging the myths of grief - doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold - allows us to accept it as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve
• Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to "fix" your pain

Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged, dismissed, and misunderstood by a culture that wants to "solve" grief. Megan writes, "Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution." It's OK That You're Not OK is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves - and each other - better.

©2017 Megan Devine (P)2017 Sounds True

By far the best "grief" book

I lost my triplets 5 months into my pregnancy about 4 1/2 years ago. I've read many of books, listened to podcasts, gone to group and private counseling, but this book said it all. I grasped every word and related to every feeling. Grief cannot be healed, it will always exist. Reducing the suffering is the only thing we can control and even that takes times. Allowing one's self to be okay with not being okay is very freeing.

It's Okay that I'm Not Okay

Helped me realize that I will not "get over" my loss. I will carry my loss through my lifetime and that's normal. It is not weird to grieve for a lifetime. There, I said it. Please, don't tell anyone they need to just get over it (no matter what the loss).

Essential work on grieving and surviving

I recommend this book for those who grieve as well as their loved ones. It deals with the realities of grieving rather than denying the pain of loss. By empowering those who grieve to go through the process the author also empowers healing.

The content benefits greatly by being read by the author. Again, this is an excellent work which I have found most helpful in dealing with the recent loss of a loved one.

thank you

I lost my husband. Finding this book helped me during my darkest time. Thank you.

Very relevant and comforting

This book was helpful in putting words to the emotions you feel. When you don’t think anyone else could understand this book makes you feel ok in such a horrible time. It’s almost like a guide. Highly recommend for all. We as a society need to mourn better

This really helped me in a time I felt helpless.

This book really helped me during a time I felt helpless and alone. Thank You to the author.

good perspective

I think for some people/clients this is a must read. I believe however that many other people suffer grief in a different way and while the info in this book will be helpful in the early phase of grief some may benefit from a more traditional approach.

Thank you, Megan.

This book continues to help me on my journey and grief experience. Incredible book and the author speaks from the heart. I feel welcomed to the tribe. Thank you, Megan.

MUST read grief insight book

I bookmarked/clipped 22 different places in this book and wrote down dozens of quotes in my journal. I basically could have clipped the entire book. My parter and I lost her youngest son and the grief is paralyzing, I shared this with her because she/we struggle with what she needs or how to articulate it. Her response consistently is that the author "sums it up perfectly." I learned so much in this book that I know I will need to review it repeatedly. It provides me with a desperately needed roadmap and I am so appreciative of the author's work. Thank you Megan. I'm so sorry you had to write this book, but I am so thankful that you did.

Healing

This book has helped me navigate the suicide of my best friend/cousin. I can’t recommend it enough.