Since our insurance doesn't cover mental health at all I've been looking into books about grief and dealing with it. Some of them have been more scientific, some of them on living with grief, some of them on dealing with general life when things get hard.
I will say, while we've only read two books so far, the best book we've listened to is "It's Okay That You're Not Okay" by Megan Devine. Described on the amazon store page as:
"Having experienced grief from both sides―as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner―Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, “happy” life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it."
"Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged, dismissed, and misunderstood by a culture that wants to “solve” grief. Megan writes, “Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution.” Through stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices, she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face―in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world."
Id like to pull out some of the quotes I've felt most helpful, but I've been listening to the audio book while doing other things that need to be done like dishes. Honestly, just the tone of the narration as the book is read out loud is just SO calming which is making getting chores done much easier. I'm the only one who does the cleaning at the best of times, and these are not the best of times.
