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A wise and witty guide; helped me immensely

Revisado: 02-20-25

Sometimes you need a break from both pithy Instagram influencer reels and long, didactic "expert" reads. Both have ways of making you confidently feel like you're doing something wildly "wrong." And when it comes to grief, feeling like you're doing it wrong is truly NOT the feeling you need -- at least, not for me. I loved this book so much for just that reason, which didn't really surprise me because I've been a fan of Modern Loss for years.

Rebecca Soffer makes it clear at the top that in grief, we're all experts, muddling our way through something that has no set correct roadmap outside of not hurting yourself or anyone else in the process. She has a way with approaching a topic that still freaks me out even though I live with my losses every damn day and somehow making me feel more comfortable and fascinated by it...and even finding myself laughing occasionally?! A friend gave me the hardcover version, which I enjoy because of the ability to use it in any order whatsoever – lots of wonderful ideas for rituals, physical/emotional/psychological self-care (from formal therapies to DIY), and an enormously helpful section on how to know when and how to lay down boundaries and when and how to pull people in. But I bought the audiobook because I have long car commutes (it's also my only real alone time away from my young kids during the week) and found that I actually prefer it. Rebecca's voice is warm and her tone is interesting, like the keeping-it-real friend you need in an intimate space and who knows exactly when you need a well-timed dark giggle. Highly recommend!

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