No matter how long ago your loved one died, your grief matters.
In this unique collection, Angela Morris suspends time. She lets us know that we have earned the quiet, private moments that we need to move through —not past—our grief. In a culture that demands us to be “better”, Angela Morris leaves the space for us to repose in truths, tending to our hearts as we deal with the hardest knocks of life. Whether you have lost a family member or a friend, Angela Morris gives you permission to walk the path with her, illuminating her own grief in the desperate, the tempestuous, and even the comic moments that life can pull you through, as you heal your grieving heart.
"Love Notes to Grievers manages to capture one's personal grief experience while still remaining relatable and meaningful to others, through a beautiful balance of observation, self-reflection, grace, and encouragement. Angela Morris shares her own story, giving us love notes that affirm our right to grieve in our own time, in our own way. And, most importantly, she reminds us that each and every one of our grief stories matter.”
“Angela's raw account of loss and the murky waters that follow acute grief and beyond serve to normalize and validate the complex nature of grief. These stories from her lived experience of loss are woven with love notes, reminding readers that every experience in grief is okay. Angela's writing is honest and accessible. Love Notes to Grievers is likely to leave you feeling like you spent time with a dear friend - one who not only knows grief but one who cares enough to show up to support you in yours.”
"This book is not meant to erase loss. It is a map. All of us are slowly changing shape as we approach the inevitable. When we know how to walk with that transformation in joy, through all the deaths large and small, from the wilting flower to the loved human leaving, we will have prepared ourselves for the moment that can be beautiful."