Good Grief: True Stories of Hope and Healing

By Bradley Vinson

What Does the Journey of Healing Truly Look Like in the Depths of Grief?

 

This heartfelt collection of narratives explores the journey of grief through the eyes of those who walk its path. Each story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and offers a beacon of hope to those navigating similar challenges. In these pages, you'll discover:

• Intimate stories of real-life experiences of grief and loss.

• Tools and strategies that have helped others navigate their grief.

• Inspiration and hope for your own journey.

 

Delve into the heart-wrenching yet uplifting stories of those who have walked the path of loss and emerged with insights of hope and renewal.

 

Minister Bradley Vinson, The GRIEVE Coach, transformed his path of ministry to aid those in grief after losing his granddaughter, Alanna. As a keynote speaker and trainer, he covers various grief topics to provide practical guidance for the bereaved and those who care for them. An author on grief and spirituality, he also serves as a Fire and Police Chaplain. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vinson Creative Publishing
• Release date: Dec 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9780989497671

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GOOD GRIEF: True Stories of Hope and Healing

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Bradley Vinson

978-0-9894976-7-1 (eBook)

Good Grief: True Stories of Hope and Healing

Copyright © 2023, Bradley Vinson

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First Edition

For my family

and those who allow me to walk part of their hardest journeys with them.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

One: Pain that Never Leaves

Two: A Lost Anchor

Three: What We Resist, Persists

Four: Loss and Redemption

Five: Learning to Walk Alone

Six: Navigating Through Grief

Seven: Keeper of the Flame

Eight: Grief, Laughter, and Moving On

Nine: From the Ashes

Ten: The Complex Web of Grief

Eleven: The Healing Power of Now

Twelve: The Call

Closing Thoughts

About the Author

How to Contact Bradley

Introduction

We often discover hidden paths to understanding, compassion, and transformation in the shadows of loss. While profoundly personal, the grieving process is also a universal human experience that beckons us to share our stories and learn from the pain and resilience of others. This journey toward healing from grief is one of the most intimate and sacred human endeavors. With that in mind, it is my humble privilege to present to you Good Grief: True Stories of Hope and Healing.

This book is a collection of twelve real stories from individuals who have faced the depths of grief, sorrow, and loss. Through a series of candid interviews, they have shared their journeys of mourning, acceptance, growth, and renewal. In each conversation, three fundamental questions were posed:

What was your loss (who, when, how)?

What has grief taught you about yourself?

What is helping you on your healing journey?