In grief what is strength real feelings

Tools for finding hope along the journey: real feelings


When was it decided that "doing well" in grief meant not crying or talking about it? How are we supposed to behave when our hearts have been broken? Tears are healing let them flow when they need to. Feelings are feelings they are not right or wrong, they just are. Expressing them is realy strength. Facing them is brave.

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]