“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply
Becomes part of us.” Helen Keller
After suffering the loss of a dear friend, a time when not much felt helpful, receiving this guided journal turned out beneficial. Note about myself: I have journaled for decades yet never used a guided format.
I looked forward to using sections of this well-organized journal. I used it every day. On difficult days, I sat with it to examine my attitudes and daily moods.
Beyond my grief work, I see this journal as a helpful workbook for families and teenagers.
The author, Y. Y Chan, included a Memory Box project and a Gratitude Jar. The last project works well if parents want to help their children write notes to include. Notes can be pasted or taped into the pages.
As a family, we’ve used a gratitude jar to appreciate and praise each other. We also enjoyed how delighted each of us felt when a family member praised us. No need to be grieving to use either project. You can make a Memory Box for younger children to recall an aunt or grandparent who lives in another city, state, or country.
What helped?
• Self-care Check List (16 ways to take care of yourself)
• About My Loved One
• Mood Tracker
• Some of the quotations on grief and loss were helpful to me.
• Letters plus the Hopes and Dreams section
Least helpful for me?
• Coloring Pages
What this journal does not do. It does not provide grief counseling, which you may want or need. Also, the author notes that this book is not a medical treatment.
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My dad has been battling cancer since 2017 and passed away December 24, 2022. This beautiful journal has been an amazing tool to help me get my feelings out creatively. There is a calendar to track your mood for that day. I’ve color coded the faces and then color the day in the calendar with my mood. Everyday I randomly open the journal and whichever page it lands on is what I’m doing that day. I feel like when I do it this way, that is the page I NEED for that day. The questions and creative prompts are and have been helpful to my grieving process. Some days I’m coloring the pages, others I’m listening to songs, and then some prompts such as, “writing a letter to your loved one, telling them about your struggles and challenges since they’ve been gone.” Or the blank writing pages I have the opportunity to write about whatever I want. Everyone’s grieving process is different but the one thing I know, you can not keep your feelings in. Even if you don’t want to talk to someone about it, this journal will help you release your thoughts.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023
My dad has been battling cancer since 2017 and passed away December 24, 2022. This beautiful journal has been an amazing tool to help me get my feelings out creatively. There is a calendar to track your mood for that day. I’ve color coded the faces and then color the day in the calendar with my mood. Everyday I randomly open the journal and whichever page it lands on is what I’m doing that day. I feel like when I do it this way, that is the page I NEED for that day. The questions and creative prompts are and have been helpful to my grieving process. Some days I’m coloring the pages, others I’m listening to songs, and then some prompts such as, “writing a letter to your loved one, telling them about your struggles and challenges since they’ve been gone.” Or the blank writing pages I have the opportunity to write about whatever I want. Everyone’s grieving process is different but the one thing I know, you can not keep your feelings in. Even if you don’t want to talk to someone about it, this journal will help you release your thoughts.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
- Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022
I bought this stunning journal for a friend who recently lost a loved one. I saw how difficult of a time she was having dealing with her grief. As much as I try to be there for her, I feel helpless. I suggested she journal her feelings, but she isn’t much of a journaler. I stumbled upon this journal that has creative writing prompts, creative activities and exercises, all tied to artistically expressing yourself and channeling one’s grief to create heartfelt artistic expression. This journal is very well thought out and designed. I skimmed though it to make sure it was appropriate for my friend and found it to be empowering and eye opening for me. It reminded me to to cherish my loved ones. This is a wonderful resource to aid in coping with grief.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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- AnnaReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2022
An amazing gift to yourself or your close ones
- Mrs BooksReviewed in Germany on June 28, 2022
A beautiful journal to explore your grief and heal!
We each express the grief caused by the loss of our loved ones in different ways. However, most people find it easiest to sit down and put their feelings on paper. A grief journal is indeed the creative way to grieve, as this wonderful author so cleverly suggests.Mrs BooksA beautiful journal to explore your grief and heal!
Reviewed in Germany on June 28, 2022
Grief is a complicated matter. It is often hard to process and even harder to explain it to others. Nonetheless, as any therapist will explain, it is not healthy to let your pain hidden inside. No matter how difficult it might be, we must let it out to light and find the strength to continue with our healing journey. I felt so emotional to see this grief journal and I found a lot of comfort between its pages.
If you haven’t used a grief journal before, do not be afraid. Do not put too much pressure on yourself and just let your heart guide you in the right direction. The journal begins with tips on how to use it, so you already have a helping hand right by your side. I absolutely loved the self-care tips included; if you feel lost, these might help you get back on the right track. It seems the author has thought of everything, guiding you to pay attention to what matters, such as your mood. The quotes sprinkled throughout the book add to the beauty of this journal, their words of wisdom emotional and inspiring at the same time.
Between the pages of the journal, you will have the opportunity to remember your loved ones and fond memories. You will be reminded of the things you should be grateful for, with a gratitude jar to use exactly to this purpose. Down the memory lane, you will re-live happy times, smiling without any effort. The memory box is a special addition to the journal, with the author offering plenty of useful suggestions on how to create one. You can write letters to those you’ve lost, explore your own feelings, and even draw to release the emotional tension… this journal truly has it all!
What a precious gift to have! The grief journal is beautiful, and it has helped me explore my feelings related to the passing of my father. It is easy to fill in and it helps those who are grieving to heal. Be sure to check out the dedication at the back, as the author has dedicated her grief journal to an author friend, who has sadly passed. Her beautiful words will help anyone dealing with grief, as the rest of the journal. I also encourage you to check out her other books, she is an amazing writer!
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