Grief Diaries Surviving Loss By Homicide [Paperback]

Karens 13-year-old sister was murdered in 1971. Nicolas 51-year-old husband was murdered in 2012. Lisas 18-year-old sister was kidnapped in 1994, and remains missing. But they all have one thing in common: an aftermath of intense heartache and a rollercoaster of emotions ranging from shock, anger, sadness, and disbelief to healing, action, and hope. Offering an intimate collection of true stories by people who share a journey unlike any other, this book is a portable support group. Filled with answers to poignant questions, each writer shares insight into the process of coping with a violent tragedy, and play a vital role in surrounding readers with warmth and comfort as they seek understanding and healing in the aftermath of their own loss.