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Bridget McNulty on her journey with grief: 'how to navigate the worst days of your life'

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Grief affects us in different ways – physically and emotionally – but it’s not something to ‘get over’ and there’s no right way to do it. (Photo: Getty Images/Gallo Images)
Grief affects us in different ways – physically and emotionally – but it’s not something to ‘get over’ and there’s no right way to do it. (Photo: Getty Images/Gallo Images)

When she lost her mom suddenly to cancer – it was 13 days from diagnosis to death – the rawness of grief hit her hard.

It was a lonely experience, says writer Bridget McNulty, but she learnt a lot about the process of bereavement and eventually realised that grief isn’t something to “get over”. Rather, it’s a loss to honour and live with.

Here is an extract from The Grief Handbook: A Guide Through the Worst Days of Your Life, which she wrote to help others navigate this uniquely difficult time. The book is a combination of her personal experience, expert psychological insights and practical advice.

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