Description
In the silent throes of anguish, when words often escape the confines of the heart, there emerges a powerful cathartic: the written word. "Stories from the Dark Night" is an evocative exploration into the profound healing power of storytelling amidst the chaos of grief.
Journey with Dr. Karen Wyatt, a compassionate physician and natural storyteller, as she navigates the treacherous waters of traumatic grief after a personal loss that shook her very being. Through heartrending stories, poems, and reflective essays, she offers an intimate look into the three-decade-long path she has walked after her father's suicide, blending family narratives with her observations as a healer. As Dr. Wyatt notes, she writes from within her grief rather than about her grief.
Drawing inspiration from greats like Elizabeth Gilbert and Anne Lamott, this anthology serves as more than just a memoir of pain; it becomes an ode to the resilience of the human spirit. The inclusion of guided writing prompts lends a hand to those grappling with their own heartbreak, offering them a beacon of light in the enveloping darkness, and a chance to explore writing as a therapeutic lifeline.
Whether you've felt the pang of sorrow or are searching for a way to help a loved one navigate their pain, "Stories from the Dark Night" illustrates that within the depths of despair lies an opportunity to write, reflect, and ultimately, heal.
Author: Karen Wyatt
Publisher: Sunroom Studios
Published: 09/12/2023
Pages: 190
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9798986148878
ISBN10: 8986148870
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Death, Grief, Bereavement
- Self-Help | Death, Grief, Bereavement
- Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs
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