I really wish you and I could talk sometime, Jason. I spent almost 10 years as a grief writer and speaker. What ended it was when I was commissioned to co-author a book on suicide, and my half was to interview suicide survivors and tell their stories, plus weave the layers of grief into that section. When the publisher declined to print what I’d given them, I had to evaluate what I was doing, and why—because I deeply valued each person’s story and wanted to honor them. And to learn that they were not going to be published really crushed me.
I really wish you and I could talk sometime, Jason. I spent almost 10 years as a grief writer and speaker. What ended it was when I was commissioned to co-author a book on suicide, and my half was to interview suicide survivors and tell their stories, plus weave the layers of grief into that section. When the publisher declined to print what I’d given them, I had to evaluate what I was doing, and why—because I deeply valued each person’s story and wanted to honor them. And to learn that they were not going to be published really crushed me.
Hi Jeannie - I’d love to chat and learn about you and your story . I’ll send you a DM and let’s set up a time to talk!