
A Guide for Finding Hope in the Landscape of Loss
A trauma psychologist explores the inner workings of her own grief―and leaves an invaluable guide for those seeking hope in the aftermath of loss.
As a therapist, Dr. Sherry Walling knew all the “right” things to say to help people through grief. But when she lost her father to cancer and her brother to suicide within six months of each other, she had the unfortunate chance to encounter two types of mourning up close―the slowly unfolding terminal illness and the sudden and stigmatized death by suicide. She realized we’re getting grief all wrong.
Written with honesty, gentle humor, and deep understanding, this book was created to bring comfort to friends and family when there are few helpful words to say.
Dr. Walling shares moving personal stories while offering a broad range of healing strategies and exercises derived from neuroscience―like how to heal through movement, how to cry in public, and how to talk to kids about death. Whether your loss is recent and sharp or old and familiar, Dr. Walling delivers wise and tender guidance to help you carry the weight of grief while finding your own path forward.
Who the book is for
If you’ve lost someone
you love
Grief can feel like an entirely new world—one you never chose to enter. Touching Two Worlds offers companionship in that space, and a roadmap to finding yourself in that treacherous terrain.
If you are grieving something
important
in your life
Loss isn’t always about death. It can be the end of a relationship, a dream, or a version of yourself. This book helps you navigate the spaces left behind, offering ways to honor what was while stepping into what comes next.
If you want to support
someone
who is grieving
When someone you care about is in pain, it can be hard to know what to say or do. Touching Two Worlds provides insight into the grieving process and how to show up with love, presence, and understanding.

Why I Wrote this Book
A trauma psychologist explores the inner workings of her own grief―and leaves an invaluable guide for those seeking hope in the aftermath of loss.
Endorsements
Inside the Book
Take-a-moment reflection exercises
Marking grief anniversaries
Talking to kids about death
How to cry in public
Movement as grief therapy


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