What is the “work” of grief and how do you know you’re doing it? When I was new to grief, I kept hearing that the passing of time on its own wouldn’t heal me, and that I had to do “the work” of grief or else I’d remain stuck in it. But no one really told me what that work was, at least not in simple terms I could handle at that stage. Now looking back, I’d say the work of grief happens through some simple steps. Click here to read them.

—Excerpt from “Companion”

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Companion in Grief, by Trevy Thomas

Read one short paragraph or two a day to find comfort in this book designed to help you feel less alone with the painfully lonely process of grieving.

Healing After Loss, by Martha W. Hickman

This title helped me tremendously during my first year of grief. Like mine, it’s a daily reader. Unlike mine, there are a lot of religious references.

Widow to Widow, by Genevieve Ginsburg

There is something slightly old fashioned about this book (it was first published in 1997), but it offers good advice suited for widows and is warm and comforting.

Remember to eat! Here are some simple food ideas when you just can’t face it.

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