In grief change, embrace or question your faith without pressure or judgment

Tools for finding hope along the journey: Understanding your faith


When someone we love has died it is important to examine what we believe. Some people discover a new faith, strengthen or question their existing faith or dismiss it entirely. What is important is to surround yourself with people who will understand your need to change, embrace or question your faith without pressure or judgment. Your beliefs are your own and they are to be honored.

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]