{"product_id":"its-ok-that-youre-not-ok-meeting-grief-and-loss-in-a-culture-that-doesnt-understand-paperback","title":"It's Ok That You're Not Ok: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMegan Devine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Nepo\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs seen in THE\u003ci\u003e NEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003ci\u003eREADER'S DIGEST\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003ci\u003eSPIRITUALITY \u0026amp; HEALTH\u003c\/i\u003e - HUFFPOST\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatured on NPR's RADIO TIMES and WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: \u003ci\u003ethere is nothing wrong with grief.\u003c\/i\u003e \"Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form,\" says Megan Devine. \"It is a natural and sane response to loss.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eIt's OK That You're Not OK, \u003c\/i\u003eMegan 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief\u003cbr\u003e - How challenging the myths of grief--doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold--allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve\u003cbr\u003e - Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to \"fix\" your pain\u003cbr\u003e - How to help the people you love--with essays to teach us the best skills, checklists, and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\" Through stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices, she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face--in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's OK That You're Not OK\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves--and each other--better.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Devine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan Devine\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, speaker, and advocate for emotional change on a cultural level. She holds a master's in counseling psychology. Since the tragic loss of her partner in 2009, Megan has emerged as a bold new voice in the world of grief support. Her contributions via her site Refuge in Grief have helped create sanctuary for those in pain and encouragement for those who want to help. For more, visit refugeingrief.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Nepo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Nepo\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 35 years. A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e #1 bestselling author, he has published 19 books and recorded 14 audio projects. Mark has been interviewed three times by Oprah Winfrey as part of her \u003ci\u003eSoul Series\u003c\/i\u003e radio show, and was interviewed by Robin Roberts on \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America.\u003c\/i\u003e As a cancer survivor, Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship. Mark's work is widely accessible and used in spiritual retreats, healing and medical communities, and more. His work has been translated into 20 languages, and he continues to offer readings, lectures, and retreats. Visit MarkNepo.com for more info.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53334770057581,"sku":"9781622039074","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/Rjc5QnlBWjk1YXFBWjFOYVNsYVZ6QT09.webp?v=1778879000","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/its-ok-that-youre-not-ok-meeting-grief-and-loss-in-a-culture-that-doesnt-understand-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}