Grief is Like a Tin Foil Pan

Grief holds more than anyone can see.

It was pressed into shape with purpose,

molded under heat and pressure,

formed to hold what spills over

when life breaks open.

Its strength is not loud.

 It is steady.

 It carries love, memory,

 and a broken heart that keeps going.

It does not fail simply 

because it looks thin.

It bends because it must.

 It holds because it was made to.

It was formed for this moment,

it was not made to impress.

It was made to endure.

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This metaphor will be featured in an upcoming book.   

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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.   

Find my first book, Grief is Like a Donut, on Amazon:

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