Grief is a journey many of us avoid walking. Furthermore, when we lose someone dear to us, we find ourselves navigating this path with no map, only the raw reality of pain and longing. Writing Allow Me to Live My Grief…and Heal from the Inside Out was not just a creative endeavor but a calling—a need to reach out to others traversing this complex journey of grief and healing, and offer them the comfort, wisdom, and compassion I have gathered from my personal and professional experiences.
What Inspired Me to Write This Grief Healing Book
This book emerged from my own profound encounters with loss and grief, particularly the passing of my beloved mother. She lived a rich life, filling our days with joy, and when she left, she took a piece of me with her. As a grief counselor and thanatologist, I had helped countless people process their grief. But losing my mother was different; it left me with a void that required me to confront my own beliefs and practices in managing grief and finding healing.
Losing my father at the young age of twelve first introduced me to this painful journey of loss, but my mother’s passing reaffirmed something crucial: grief is a universal right we all have, and living through it fully is the path to eventual healing. Writing this book allowed me to honor her memory and share the lessons I learned as a grief professional, hoping they would resonate with those who find themselves in similar pain, seeking comfort and a way to heal.
My Intention: A Safe, Compassionate Space for Healing Through Grief
Through Allow Me to Live My Grief, I wanted to create a safe space where readers can confront their pain without judgment. Grief is unique to each person, yet society often pressures us to “move on” quickly. This book counters that message by encouraging you to sit with your grief, to let it wash over you, and, in doing so, to truly heal. By sharing both my personal grief journey and the stories of others I’ve had the honor of guiding, I hope to validate your grief and empower you to find a way forward at your own pace. The exercises, reflections, and questions throughout the book invite you to make this grief journey personal, transformative, and ultimately healing.
How Allow Me to Live My Grief Can Help You Find Inner Healing
In my experience as a grief counselor, the most profound healing happens from the inside out. This book is not about “getting over” loss; rather, it’s about finding a way to carry it, transform it, and honor it. Each chapter contains practical advice on coping with grief, heartfelt stories from dear clients, and insights drawn from both personal experience and professional expertise. You’ll find guidance on facing difficult emotions, embracing self-care practices, and exploring your own unique path to healing and recovery.
This book offers more than a narrative—it provides a roadmap for those willing to turn inward, face their pain, and ultimately heal. I invite you to join me on this journey, to allow yourself to grieve fully, and to open your heart to the possibility of renewal.
An Invitation to Begin Your Healing Journey Through Grief
If you are ready to take the first step, to allow yourself the space to grieve and heal, Allow Me to Live My Grief…and Heal from the Inside Out is here for you. It’s a compassionate companion for anyone seeking to navigate the complex emotions of loss with resilience, hope, and grace. Whether you’re in the early stages of grief or have been carrying it for years, this book will guide you toward inner peace, honoring both your loss and your path forward.
Always remember that…love is eternal.
From my heart to yours,
Ligia M. Houben
