On day 15 of our Books for Grief, we introduce one of the most well-known books on loss – It’s OK That You’re Not OK, by Megan Devine.
This addition to our advent challenges the idea of “fixing” grief, encouraging readers to embrace it as a natural and necessary response to loss.
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It’s OK That You’re Not OK
by Megan Devine
In 2009, Megan Devine witnessed the accidental drowning of her partner, Matt, and found that traditional grief advice often worsened her pain.
In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, she offers a different approach to grieving, encouraging readers to live with grief rather than try to escape it. Through stories, research, and mindfulness practices, Devine provides tools to navigate loss while recognising it as a natural part of love.
Featured Amazon review…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you
“Thankyou for writing this book. Little has brought me comfort but I felt heard and acknowledged through the pages. Life saving wisdom in these pages. Tools to reduce the devastating chaos and in small chunks when that’s all you can manage.“
Amazon customers say…
Readers find the book insightful for understanding grief, offering practical advice that resonates. It’s praised for being accessible, grounded, and reassuring. The honest, authentic tone makes it a comforting and therapeutic read.
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🧠 Understand the ‘Stages’ of Grief
Many people first encounter grief through the idea of “stages,” but the model is often simplified or misunderstood.
Our Stages of Grief page looks at where the framework began, what each stage represents, and how it can support understanding – without suggesting that grief unfolds in a tidy order.
Explore the page to learn:
📘 A clear explanation of what the Five Stages are (and what they’re not)
🧭 Why grief rarely moves in a straight line
🌊 How feelings can rise and fall in waves
🧩 Other grief models that may resonate more with your experience