Reimagining Grief

When Kate Doerge lost her 16-year-old daughter Penny after a lifelong battle with a rare genetic disorder called Neurofibromatosis, she had already lost both of her parents and was radically rethinking her relationship with grief and mourning.

Every grief book that friends recommended felt like another weight dragging her down when all she wanted was a way to find hope and purpose again. Black dresses and serious ceremonies felt so at odds with the loving lives that they were meant to honour – especially for Penny, who was such a bright light in her brief time here.

So, Kate threw colourful celebrations instead of funerals and looked for ways to turn the pain she was feeling into purpose.

She found that reframing the traditional five stages of grief into positive and more nuanced experiences and actions helped her to find a light in the darkness. In this book, she shares these new perspectives with readers:

·       Connection
·       Emotion
·       Celebration
·       Acceptance
·       Purpose

Filled with personal stories and compassionate, loving encouragement, Kate sheds light on a new path through grief for people looking for practical ways to move forward out of darkness.