At some point in all our lives, we’ve experienced a loss, whether it’s an immediate family member of our own, or someone close to us who has lost a loved one. And we all navigate the process of grief, from our own to supporting someone else who’s going through it, often times without a road map. That’s why we were so pleased to speak with author Kate Inglis about her new book Notes for the Everlost: A Field Guide to Grief, which is part-memoir, part grief handbook. A dear friend of ours from back when we all started blogging, Kate speaks candidly about the loss of her son Liam, and what friends and helpers can do to support loved ones during their difficult time.
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You can learn more about Kate’s book, as well as her other work, on her website.
This was a powerful conversation. Thank you for creating a space for the conversation of loss…and the idea of imagination as a coping tool or helper. My beloved husband died 7 months ago – he had lived a long life, but I thought he might live forever. My imagination keeps him with me – not always comfortable for everyone else, but comforting for me as I transform through carrying this grief, this fear, this anxiety generated by the lack of his presence in this earthly realm. I feel a little less crazy.