Authorpreneur Dashboard – Bridget Carley
Walking Out of Darkness
Self-Help
We cannot do away with death, for it is a part of life. We cannot bring our departed loved ones back. But we can find ways to weave their stories, wisdom, and love into the tapestry of our lives. Once we have come to terms with death, then the deep and lasting impressions our loved ones have left upon us can help us lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. We carry the memory of our loved ones within us. These memories can glow like a flame that lights our way through the darkness. The beloved that have gone before us would want to us to live and love fully. This book is about finding ways to rekindle the love and light they gave us so that we might have brighter lives.
Book Bubbles from Walking Out of Darkness
Why I wrote Walking Out of Darkness
I wrote Walking Out of Darkness hoping to help readers with the grieving process. Loss is something that affects all of us. I've lost four close family members over the years. My big sister, Pat, died suddenly of an undiagnosed ailment just days before her wedding. She was just twenty-three. My younger brother, Jim, died of a heart attack while he was out for a routine jog. He was only thirty-five. I also lost my dad to cancer and my mom passed away two years ago at the age of eighty-nine. A long life can be a blessing, but eventually you are bound to lose loved ones. I share stories from my life, experiences from bereavement groups I've participated in, and inspiring lessons I've learned on the path of life. I hope I have some hard won wisdom, which can help others overcoming loss to find happiness and love again. While I dearly miss those I've lost, I know we would be doing a disservice to ourselves and our loved ones if we did not try our best to make the most of every day. It has taken time, but my zest for life and love has been enriched, not diminished, by the loss I've endured.
