It's OK That You're Not OK

Tired of being told to "get over it" or "find closure" after a devastating loss? This summary challenges everything you've been taught about grief, offering a compassionate new path that honors your pain instead of trying to fix it. You'll discover why our culture's approach to grief is so damaging and learn practical, gentle ways to carry your sorrow without letting it consume you. Find validation for your true feelings and learn how to navigate life, love, and hope in the midst of profound heartbreak.

Megan Devine, LPC, is a psychotherapist, writer, and grief advocate who has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, and on countless podcasts. After the accidental drowning of her partner, she used her personal and professional experience to create a new, more compassionate approach to grief. Her work offers a much-needed alternative to a culture that rushes to "fix" a natural human experience, giving people permission to simply be with their pain.