Book review: Grief. A guided journal by Jo Betz

How do I heal? When will I feel better? Is this normal? Will I feel like this forever? Grief is scary, its overwhelming and it can be difficult to talk about, it's easy to feel like no one understands.

The author, Jo Betz, understands. After the life-altering loss of her husband from a severe asthma attack.

This beautifully presented journal is about you, the griever, who is trying to make sense of the new world you have found yourself in. It gives you a place to connect and reflect on the feelings that sometimes just get buried deep inside. It allows you to write when and what you need to write in a safe place but with the feeling that you have a friend close by.

Why I love this grief journal:

•   It understands you, and life-altering grief.
•  It guides you through the grief, to put into words, to talk about who you have lost, how you loved them, and how you are feeling after the loss.
• This journal allows to you to sit in the grief, to lean into grief and not be overwhelmed with your feelings.
• This journal will allow you to self-explore, heal, and improve your well-being through the proven therapeutic benefits of writing.

If you're feeling lost without your loved one, journaling just might help. This is a safe space to get all your feelings out - the messy, the ugly and the good.

Written by Amy Lea Pettigrew