Words Of Comfort

“There is sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but the power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”

Washington Irvin

Share Your Story

Throughout our lives, too many of us, have been taught that grieving openly or reaching out for help are signs of weakness. Quite the contrary, taking steps to face your loss, work through your grief and reclaim your wellbeing is incredibly brave. In fact, your story could be a tremendous inspiration to others as they embark on their own path.

If you would like to share a story about your personal healing journey with Good Grief! Grief Counselling Toronto, we would love to hear from you.

Books

  • Aaron’s Energy: An Unexpected Journey through Grief and the Afterlife with my Brilliant Son by Camille Dan
  • A 2 Z Healing Toolbox: A Practical Guide for Navigating Grief and Trauma with Intention by Susan Hannifin-MacNab, MSW
  • After Your Pet Dies by Alan D. Wolfelt
  • August Farewell by David G Hallman
  • Different After You by Michele Neff Hernandez
  • Dinner for One: Stories from Widows Without Children by Justine Silver
  • Finding Peace, One Piece at a time by Rachel Kodanaz
  • Grief Day by Day: Simple Practices to Help Yourself Survive… and Thrive by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
  • Grief Unleashed: Moving from the Hole in Our Hearts to Whole-hearted by Dina Bell-Laroche
  • Healing A Friends Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas for Helping Someone You Love Through Loss by Alan D Wolfelt, Ph.D.

Books

  • I Can’t Remember if I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love and Legacy by Lori Tucker-Sullivan
  • It’s Ok that You’re NOT Ok by Megan Devine
  • Living with Loss One Day at a Time by Rachel Blythe Kodanaz
  • Losing my Best Friend: Thoughtful Support for Those Affected by Pet Loss by Jeannnie Wycherley
  • Loss – Poems to better Weather the Many Waves of Grief by Donna Ashworth
  • Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive by Allison Gilbert
  • Radical Survivor: One Woman’s Path Through Life, Love and Uncharted Tragedy by Dr. Nancy Saltzman
  • Riding the Waves: A Guide to Grieving by Sasha Rose Carmella Howell
  • Riding the Waves: A Story of Friendship and Feelings by Sasha Rose Carmella Howell

Books

  • The High-Flying Adventures of Captain Grief: A memoir about laughing in the face of death by Kelly Wilk
  • The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
  • The Modern Loss Handbook – An interactive guide to moving through grief and building your resilience by Rebecca Soffer
  • The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didiov
  • Vodka Soup for the Widowed Soul by Michelle Miller
  • What’s your grief? Lists to Help you through any loss by Eleanor Haley, MS and Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C
  • When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner
  • When You Lose a Beloved Pet by Joanne Fink
  • When You Lose Someone You Love by Joanne Fink
  • Widowed: Rants, Raves and Randoms by John Polo

Share Your Favourites

Are there special quotes or books that have given you comfort during your healing journey? We encourage you to share your favourite sayings with Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services.

Community Resources

Bereaved Families of Ontario

Victim Services Toronto

Text and Online Support

Bob Kemp Hospice
https://kemphospice.org/services/grief-bereavement-support/support-line/
(905) 387-2448