SURVIVING GRIEF: 365 Days a Year

by Gary Sturgis

After the loss of a loved one, grief can become overwhelming and one of the most devastating experiences you can face in life. The death and subsequent aftermath are life changing. Author Gary Sturgis knows first-hand that grief is an everyday experience and dealing with the pain and sorrow on a daily basis can be a daunting task. Surviving Grief - 365 Days a Year is a follow-up to Gary's bestselling book Surviving - Finding Your Way from Grief to Healing. In this companion book, Gary offers you reassuring guidance and comforting advice as you travel through your personal grief journey. He provides a daily reflection for each day of the calendar year. Reading just one page a day will help you find hope as you progress through the healing process. Each day provides a unique perspective on the different aspects of grief and loss, to help you work through the pain of losing someone you love. Gary shares intimate details of the personal stages you'll encounter on your daily grief journey, and he once again throws you a 'life preserver' if you're drowning in your grief. After a loved one dies, each day can be a struggle. These easy-to-read daily reflections will help you find the courage and support you need. The grief journey is long, but this book will accompany you each day along the way.

732 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2022

About the author

Gary Sturgis survived the greatest loss of his life and now works as a Bereavement Facilitator guiding and supporting others in their struggle with grief.
Facilitating both Support Groups and Workshops, he finds it a gift to be able to help others navigate their way through the maze of grief in a very personal and meaningful way. He lives by the ocean in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Reviews

[LaBeth Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very shortly after I suddenly lost my husband seven months ago today, I happened across excerpts from this book. I needed to read more so I ordered the book.

Although I knew in my heart where Steven is, it was not comforting to hear that”he’s in a better place” or “God has a plan and it was his time”. I needed and wanted him to be here with me as I still do.

Gary’s writings in this book reach my heart where I am every single day. I feel that I am not alone on this journey as he and so many others walk with me, and that it is truly ok to be where I am with no expectations, just getting strength to travel this road.

Next month would be our 50th wedding anniversary. I will somehow smile and cherish our memories.

[Maya Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book feels like a quiet companion for the hardest days. Grief isn’t something you move past quickly, and Gary Sturgis really understands that. I appreciate how each daily reflection is gentle, honest, and never rushed. Some pages brought comfort, others brought a little clarity, and a few simply helped me feel less alone and that matters more than people realize.

If you're walking through loss, this gives you something steady to hold onto each day. It doesn’t pretend to fix grief, but it offers strength and hope in manageable pieces. A thoughtful, compassionate guide for anyone trying to survive life after loss.