When it comes to grieving, there’s no such thing as a schedule.
Therapist and instructor Jaye Tee took care of her beloved grandmother for 15 years. When her grandmother died, Jaye thought she was prepared to handle her grief. She’d make use of the counseling supplied by the hospice for 13 months, and this combined with her training would allow her to mourn efficiently and appropriately. But she soon discovered grief didn’t look or act like she thought it would, and it definitely didn’t follow a schedule. Instead, she found herself becoming more and more disconnected and overwhelmed with post-caregiver PTSD, and it wasn’t until help came from an unexpected direction that she was able to truly begin healing. 13 Months is a must-read for anyone who’s experienced loss and wondered if they’d ever come out the other side, as Jaye shares her own journey through the messy, tangled landscape of grief to the hope that lies beyond.