Grief does not have to destroy there are new doors opening them is your choice

Tools for finding hope along the journey: New doors


Grief forces us to live life differently. There is an important part of our life that has been taken away and the pain and emptiness left behind can be overwhelming. But grief also presents opportunities for us, new doors to open. These doors are different for everyone...they could be better understanding, more compassion, a new hobby or new career path. Grief does not have to destroy...opening the doors is our choice.

Artwork by Tanya Lord
About the Artist

Tanya Lord was a special education teacher when Noah died. After his death she read The Institute of Medicine’s report To Err Is Human and realized that the errors responsible for her son’s death were not unique. This created a desire and determination to better understand and work towards improving health care. Currently she has completed a master’s degree in public health and a PhD in clinical and population health research and is completing a post-doctoral fellowship. Lord shares her personal and professional experiences in presentations and workshops for medical staff and students focusing on the importance of effective communication with patients before and after an error. She also is a co-founder of The Grief Toolbox (www.thegrieftoolbox.com), which offers tools to help those along the grief journey. Lord may be contacted at [email protected]