When Grief Takes Everything - a small light in the darkness of grief

A profound loss can make us feel that life as we knew it has ended and that grief has taken everything from us. Just getting through the day can sometimes feel impossible.

'When Grief Takes Everything: A Survival Guide to Devastating Loss' is not just my personal story but also a compassionate guide for anyone trying to navigate the complexities of grief and trauma.

It's definitely not a “how to move on” book. It’s a companion for both the early days when you can barely move and also for later on, when the grief feels as if it has settled into your bones. 

In 'When Grief Takes Everything', you’ll find:

💔 Honest reflections on what grief really feels like (no toxic positivity)

🕯️ Practical ways to survive the impossible days

❤️ Gentle reminders that you are not alone in this

 I hope this book might be a small light in the darkness for you when your grief feels lonely and bleak - a survival guide for when your world no longer looks the way it once did.

'When Grief Takes Everything: A Survival Guide to Devastating Loss' and it's now available from Amazon in paperback or kindle 

What people are saying about ' When Grief Takes Everything'

"When Grief Takes Everything is a stunning, heartfelt guide through the depths of loss. Vanessa May writes with profound honesty and tenderness, exploring not only the raw pain of grief but also holistic paths to healing."

"I couldn't put the book down. Vanessa lays it bare, she has walked a path through utter devastation but importantly she has dug her way out with her bare hands."

Vanessa May is the friend we ALL need while we sit at our kitchen table, head in our hands, our lives blown open. She has walked the path to forge a REALISTIC way to “do” this life within our unfathomable loss"

"Most of us can't imagine what this would be like, but Vanessa's words bring it to life, and we are rooting for her as she struggles to find purpose and healing." 

"You may feel completely alone in your suffering but 'When Grief Takes Everything' assures you that you are not."

Amazon reviews help me to get my books in front of more people just like you so if/when you've read the book, and if you find it helpful, I would be really grateful if you could post a review. Thank you ❤️

News

I'm delighted that 'When Grief Takes Everything' is supported by The Compassionate Friends (the leading organisation for the loss of a child). It's available from their bookshop and library and there is an excerpt from the book on their blog page called 'Grief Makes You Feel Like You Want to Go Home, But You Can't': 

Everyone wants to know how long grief will last, or at least how long it will take to feel better than we do right now. Unfortunately, no one can tell you this so it’s probably best not to listen to the very subjective opinions of others, which can only ever be true for them... You can the rest of the blog post here

If you're a bereaved parent and you're part of Helping Parents Heal then you can listen to me speak to the UK HPH group on Tuesday 11th November at 7.30pm.

I will also be guesting on several podcasts over the next few months, including Theresa Cheung's White Shores and Brian Smith's Grief 2 Growth, so watch this space...

Please share with others in grief

If you know others who are grieving a devastating loss, including any grief groups you may be a part of, please let them know about 'When Grief Takes Everything' if you think it might be helpful to them.

If you don't already, follow me on Instagram or Facebook where I post about all things grief related.



"When Grief Takes Everything is not just a story of grief, trauma and despair but a guide to navigating through this new world that makes no sense"

Click here to purchase 'When Grief Takes Everything'

I have written three books about grief - visit my Books page to read about them all

Vanessa May

Holistic Grief Coach & Certified Grief Educator

BANT Nutritional Therapist

ILM accredited Wellbeing Coach

Spiritual Life Coach