I am the expert of my grief

Tools for finding hope along the journey: Listening to experts


There is so much advice for available. Some of it is great some of it not at all. Good advice can come from professionals, family or friends but it is important to listen to ourselves during the grieving process. Every grief experience is different so even if someone is certain that they understand our path, they really can’t. Listen to what is right for you…we are the experts of our own journey.

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]