Summary of Megan Devine's Book: It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand

Most of what passes for grief support these days is less than helpful. Because we don’t talk about loss, most people—and many professionals—think of grief and loss as aberrations, detours from a normal, happy life. It’s that faulty belief that leaves so many grieving people feeling alone and abandoned on top of their grief. There’s so much correction and judgment inside grief; many feel it’s just easier not to talk about what hurts. Because we don’t talk about the reality of loss, many grieving people think that what’s happening to them is strange, or weird, or wrong. There is nothing wrong with grief. It’s a healthy and sane response to loss. That grief feels bad doesn’t make it bad; that you feel crazy doesn’t mean you are crazy. So how do you deal with loss, and how can you help your friends or family survive such a period of grief? Get ready to learn how to deal with loss in a healthy way. Disclaimer This summary is meant to enhance your reading experience. The insights, analysis, and overall essence is an unofficial work and not the original book. It is not intended as a substitute for the original work it summarizes. It is not licensed, approved, authorized, or endorsed by the original author or publisher.