Grief Isn't Linear

​I’m the author of the book How to Survive the Loss of a Parent. I’ve also been interviewed for numerous television and radio segments on the topic of grief including a Good Morning America segment about the passing of President Clinton’s mother. Currently, I run a group at the 92nd Street Y for widows and widowers.
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A friend once jokingly suggested I was the “Dr. Ruth of Death”. A funny and strange moniker to be sure. But death like sex is part of the human experience and needs to be brought into the light and acknowledged. Grief is not a disease. It’s the normal response to a loss. People often wonder if they’re doing grief right. There is no single defining experience of grief, no rules for how it should be expressed or how long it should last. But it’s important to process the feelings so they don’t get stuck. Having experienced loss early in life, I understand the experience and that each person’s grief is different. 

How to Survive the Loss of a Parent

Available for Purchase on Amazon

We expect our parents to die before we do. Most of us agree that this is the “natural” order of things. Because of this assumption, people are often shocked by how deeply sad and even traumatized they feel when they lose a parent. They wonder why it takes so long to recover—how even months or years later the thought of Mom or Dad can cause them to burst into tears. 

How to Survive the Loss of a Parent offers no high-minded rules for grieving. It is just a conversation and a sharing of the experiences of others that I hope will bring people solace and insight. Knowing we are not alone is one of the best ways to heal.

Next Steps

In addition to my group at the 92nd Street Y, I also see people who are coping with loss on a one-to-one basis. We begin with a one hour consultation. I'll describe how I work and you'll tell me what's bringing you to therapy. If we agree it's a fit we'll set up an appointment for our next session. I look forward to speaking with you.

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