Generations of Grief: Embracing Change Through Loss

Generations of Grief: Embracing Change Through Loss

Grief changes everything-but it doesn't have to break you. Generations of Grief: Embracing Change Through Loss is part memoir , part guided workbook , and part journal . Through raw storytelling, reflective prompts, and practical tools, author and adult learning expert Tammy Cortez offers both comfort and space for readers to process their own journey of healing. After losing her father, Tammy began journaling as a way to make sense of her grief. What started as personal reflections became a lifeline of healing-and now a resource for others walking similar paths. With over 16 years of professional experience guiding transformation, she blends empathy and insight into a companion that validates, encourages, and empowers. This isn't a book that tries to "fix" grief or rush you through it. Instead, it's a safe place to land-a hand to hold through loss, reminding you that your feelings are real, your pace is right, and hope can exist alongside sorrow. Inside This Book, You'll Find: Personal memoir stories that validate emotions and remind you you're not alone - A built-in workbook and guided journal with prompts to reflect, write, and heal - Practical tools to help navigate grief, whether you're an adult child, widow, caregiver, or friend walking alongside someone in loss - Gentle reflections and exercises for honoring memories while building resilience - A compassionate resource accessible to both faith-based and secular readers Whether you're in the raw early days or years into your journey, Generations of Grief offers encouragement, guidance, and space to write. It's a book you'll return to in quiet moments, hard mornings, and sleepless nights-because grief isn't something to "get over," it's a path to walk. And as you walk it, you'll also find opportunities to rediscover strength, meaning, and growth along the way. "Tammy Cortez gives voice to the often invisible grief experienced by caregivers. Generations of Grief is an honest, tender reflection on what it means to love someone through loss, and how we begin to carry both memory and healing. " - Christina Rasmussen , Bestselling Author of Invisible Loss "Tammy masterfully weaves a poignant narrative that transcends the individual experience of loss and delves deeply into how grief ripples through an entire family. This book is a heartfelt exploration of the complexities of familial bonds under the weight of grief, offering readers both comfort and insight. Generations of Grief offers hope, understanding, and a compassionate look at how we can support one another in the face of heartache. " - Margo LaBerge , Life Tribute Professional, Author of Living Life with Gusto " Before reading Tammy's Generations of Grief, I viewed grief like an annoying cut-something you just have to deal with until it heals. I now realize it's not something I wait for to go away; it's something I learn to carry." - Michael Jaymes "Alzheimer's is a thief. It robs you of bits and pieces of the one you love. With each loss comes moments of grief. Tammy's book gives us permission to look into the mirror, see the grief, name it, and understand that this is all part of being on the other side of dementia. " - Myrna Marofsky , Author of To The Last Dance: A Partner's Story of Living and Loving Through Dementia "In hearing of this lifework that wrote itself through the raw stages of grief, it shouldn't surprise me that Tammy has turned her pain into something that will help others. This intelligently written collection of tools, with practical applications for moving past heartache, will help you emerge on the other side better for having loved-and hurt-to thrive and become your authentic self. Nowhere on the shelves of bookstores will you find a more comprehensive plan to heal-refreshing in a world that promotes masking emotions. If you want to become the best version of yourself while honoring the love you shared through loss, read this and anything you can get your hands on from this genuinely caring, well-read author. If you are a professional in grief counseling, consider this work a resource for your staff. This refreshingly simple approach to healing the void is exactly the way to pave that path. You are now on your way to healing! " - Dawn DeBiase Volt , Self-Proclaimed Empath Extraordinaire "This chapter gives a heartwarming look into the connections we maintain with our lost loved ones, showing evidence of grief theory in action. " - Jenni Schulz, PhD, MSW, LSW , Adjunct Professor of Social Work & Psychology Tammy Cortez is a Learning & Development professional turned author whose passion for helping others grow has shaped both her career and writing. With more than 16 years of experience guiding transformation, she brings empathy and insight to her debut book, Generations of Grief: Embracing Change Through Loss.