It's Ok That You're Not Ok

As seen in The New York Times. Reader'S Digest. Spirituality & Health. HUFFPOSTFeatured on Npr's Radio Times and Wisconsin Public Radio When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know- there is nothing wrong with grief. ""Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form, "" says Megan Devine. ""It is a natural and sane response to loss."" So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible? In 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 try to 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. In this compelling and heartful book, 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.