Grief is Like an Unopened Gift

You didn’t ask for it. You didn’t want it.

But there it is, sitting on the shelf of your heart.

Wrapped in memory.

Tied with longing.

And filled with all the moments

that will never happen.

The wedding they’ll never walk down the aisle for.

The birthday they never reached.

The future that stopped before it ever started.

It’s the gift of a life they should’ve lived…

But never got to.

And so you leave it there.

Untouched. Unopened.

Because some pain is too sacred to unwrap.

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Grief is Like a Donut offers gentle support for those navigating the heartache of loss. Beautifully illustrated and poetic, this book uses metaphors, and images to reflect the confusion, numbness, and unexpected pockets of sweetness that grief can bring.

Perfect for times when focus is difficult, each metaphor is independent, so the book can be read a little at a time and in any order. It is a companion for moments when you need to pause, reflect, or simply feel understood.

Rather than trying to define grief, this book illuminates the many ways loss shows up in our bodies, minds, and lives, offering comfort, validation, and the sense of being seen.

This metaphor will be featured in an upcoming book.   

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