The Reluctant Traveler
A Prilgrimage Through Loss and Recovery
There us life after loss.
The death of a loved one. A debilitating illness. Divorce. A miscarraige. The loss of a job. A dream surrendered.
Loss comes in many forms, and its partner – grief – is a stranger to no one. Yet few people know how to process their pain in ahealthy way. Many give in to the world’s pressure to move on with their lives, refusing to acknowledge the depth of the sorrow they feel. Others become so consumed with grief that they unable to manage the simplest of activities.
If you are mourning a loss, there is hope. In The Reluctant Traveler, a compass for navigating the deep waters of grief, author Diane Dempsey Marr suggests that if you commit to a processing grief step-by-step, it can actually become an ally in refining your character. Marr examines issues such as:
- Identifying and reacting to loss
- Managing anger and avoiding bitterness and rage
- Dealing with depression
- Sorting through normal feelings of loneliness and isolation
- Forgiveness
- Integrating loss into life
- Personal recovery
Regardless of how you may feel now, take heart. By learning how to embrace the grieving process, you can restore your life after loss and add deeper dimensions to your spiritual walk.
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