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"Your Grief, Your Way"

Virtual Event Presented With Library Speakers Consortium

2026-12-01 13:00:00 2026-12-01 14:00:00 America/Chicago "Your Grief, Your Way" Virtual -

Tuesday, December 01
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us for a virtual conversation with grief guide and author Shelby Forsythia as we explore her book "Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss."

Join us for a virtual event with grief coach, podcaster, and author Shelby Forsythia. Grief is not a one-size-fits-all experience, nor is it a linear journey. Join us for a comforting and deeply practical conversation with Forsythia as we explore her book Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss.

Everyone experiences grief differently after the loss of a loved one.

Some people find solace in comforting quotes and warm words, while others feel a need to take action—to do something to memorialize their loss. And some benefit from both approaches. Here's a path forward for you, no matter how you process your grief.

Your Grief, Your Way features:

Multiple ways to process grief: Find relief through short meditations, mindful reframings, journaling prompts, concrete actions, and more.


A year of daily messages of comfort: Each page includes a quote and a short paragraph about grief along with a practical tip--something you can do to tend to your grief.


Comfort and practicality in short spurts: Discover strength and support in these bite-size nuggets, since grief reduces the ability to focus.


Quotes from a wide range of grievers: Tend to your grief with thoughtful words of people who have been in your shoes.


Filled with daily reflections and gentle prompts, this book offers a safe space to explore your feelings, honor your loved one, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re searching for moments of comfort, a spark of hope, or simply a reason to keep going, this guide encourages you to move through grief at your own pace—with no timelines and no judgments. Just the grace to heal in your way.

About the Author:

Shelby Forsythia is a grief coach, author, and podcast host. In 2020, she founded Life After Loss Academy, an online course and community that has helped dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Bustle, and The Oprah Magazine.

Presented with Library Speakers Consortium.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Health & Wellness | Author Events |

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