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  • Grief Is Like an Amputation

  • Navigating Life After Loss Is Like Relearning to Function After Losing a Limb
  • By: Cherie Bily
  • Narrated by: Kate Burton
  • Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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Grief Is Like an Amputation

By: Cherie Bily
Narrated by: Kate Burton
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Summary

Pursue a journey of healing, even in the face of unimaginable loss. Are you feeling as though a part of you has been amputated? Does your heart feel heavy with the weight of grief? Has the loss of a loved one brought you to a standstill, and despite your best efforts, are you finding it difficult to move forward? Grief is a traumatic experience that often leaves us feeling hollow, broken, and incomplete. It is not unlike losing a limb; the loss is intense and pervasive. But like an amputee learns to navigate life through rehabilitation, so too can you find the strength to reconstruct your life after losing a part of your heart - a loved one. No matter how intense your grief may be, healing is not beyond your reach. In this compassionate and empathetic guide, you will journey through grief and explore healing in a new light. Step by step, you'll uncover: * An authoritative guide to understanding the grief process

* How to manage and understand the emotional turmoil that follows a loss

* A step-by-step approach to navigating all stages of grief

* How to reconstruct your life post-loss, finding meaning in the mundane

* The power of support systems and how to identify positive influences

* The role of spirituality in healing after a significant loss. The best healing practices to help you cope with grief.

* The most common myths about grief and how they hinder healing

* Strategies to build resilience and find hope during what may feel like your darkest hours

And so much more!

Inside this book, you'll encounter firsthand accounts of grief, successful methods of healing, and compassionate wisdom that will guide you toward healing and wholeness. Yes, the part of you that experienced loss can't be replaced, like a limb can't. Still, with courage, determination, and empathy, you can learn to carry your loss without letting it control you. If you're ready to embark on a journey towards healing and wholeness, buy it now.

©2024 Cherie Bily (P)2024 Cherie Bily
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Facing Grief with Compassion and Understanding

As someone who has experienced multiple losses, including my spouse, brother, and sister at a young age, this audiobook truly resonated with me. I've always dealt with life as it comes and never really took the time to process my grief. This book provided a safe space for reflection and helped me realize that it's okay to feel the weight of loss. The author’s compassionate tone and practical advice made me feel understood in a way I hadn’t before. It gave me tools to start addressing my grief, which I've been avoiding for years. Highly recommend to anyone who, like me, needs a gentle guide through the grieving process.

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Myths about Grief

This book talks about the common myths about grief and I found that so helpful. It is good to know that you are not alone with unhelpful thoughts following the death of the loved one. I also appreciated the encouragement to seek support. This book has been a life-line for me!

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Excellent resource

This book written with such compassion and empathy that it feels like having a supportive friend by your side through the darkest moments of grief. The book does an incredible job of breaking down the grief process in a way that's not overwhelming but rather comforting and reassuring. The step-by-step approach to understanding and managing emotional turmoil is practical and offers real hope for healing. I found the insights on reconstructing life after loss, finding meaning in everyday moments, and understanding the stages of grief particularly helpful.

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A Guide for Amputees to Rebuild Themselves

This audiobook offers hope, encouragement, and compassionate guidance for amputees to relearn life’s most challenging moments, drawing parallels between physical and emotional recovery after loss. The compassionate guidance and practical strategies help to navigate grief, rebuild resilience, and find new meaning in life. The heartfelt stories and step-by-step approach empower those feeling broken to move forward with courage and strength. A must-have listen for amputees!

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Compassionate Guide to Navigating Grief

This audiobook offers a deeply understanding and relatable approach to grief. The comparison of grief to losing a limb felt spot-on, as it perfectly captures the sense of loss and disorientation that follows losing a loved one. The step-by-step guidance on how to navigate the stages of grief, along with practical tips for rebuilding life afterward, is both comforting and helpful. It's not just about moving forward but also in learning how to carry the loss with strength. The mix of personal stories and healing strategies makes this a meaningful resource for anyone struggling with grief.

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Helpful For Healing After Heartbreak

As a mom, wife, and daughter with aging parents, this audiobook really resonated with me. The author draws a vivid parallel between grief and losing a limb, emphasizing that healing is a gradual process of relearning and redefining life. My favorite theme was how grief isn’t something to simply “get over” but rather a journey of adaptation and resilience. Each chapter feels like a compassionate hand guiding you through the pain, reminding us that it’s okay to struggle and to take time finding a new sense of balance. I’d recommend this to anyone dealing with loss or supporting a loved one through their grief.

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A Deeply Moving and Insightful Guide to Grief

This book truly captures the raw, difficult process of grieving and compares it to the challenge of learning to function after a physical loss. The author’s personal and compassionate approach makes it relatable and comforting. It helped me feel less alone and gave me practical ways to cope with my own grief. If you're navigating life after a loss, this book offers heartfelt guidance to help you heal and find your way forward. Highly recommend for anyone in mourning.

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