Loss is a universal human experience, yet grief is uniquely personal. For anyone overwhelmed by darkness—whether it's the death of a loved one, a devastating diagnosis, or a profound life transition—When You Can't See the Light offers a gentle guide to navigate the complexity of grief.

Through daily reflections organized into compassionate sections, this book is designed to meet you exactly where you are in your grief. There's no prescribed path, no timeline you must follow. Instead, Ashley provides accessible tips to holistically engage with grief, physically and emotionally, teaching readers how to listen to and care for their bodies as they move through loss. You might read one entry a day, revisit sections that resonate, or skip ahead to what you need most in the moment. The format itself embodies the book's core message: healing happens at your own pace, in your own way.

Ashley doesn't just speak to grief; she speaks from grief and from years of experience providing grief training and serving families facing terminal diagnoses, offering insights that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. She teaches us that healing isn't about escaping pain, but finding the courage to sit with it. This book invites readers to give themselves permission: to feel, to hurt, and to embrace what they need in each moment—ultimately discovering they can grieve deeply and still choose to fully live.

No matter how dark life seems, no matter how lost you feel, she reminds readers that the light is there. And as your eyes adjust, you will see the faintest hope emerging from even the most unexpected places.

Ashley Nicole Jones is a grief consultant and speaker, and author of When You Can't See the Light. She is also the founder of Momento Foundation, a nonprofit organization on a mission to revolutionize the way we heal in grief. Ashley has dedicated her career to helping people who are hurting through love and tangible support, because people did that for her in a time of need and it made all the difference.

Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe is the CEO and Founder of Thrive Neuro Health. His practice explores how functional neurology, neuroplasticity, and tools like the Enneagram can improve holistic wellbeing. Dr. Jerome created and released the first-ever neuroscience-based model of the Enneagram in his book The Brain-Based Enneagram.

"When You Can't See the Light is more than a guide to surviving loss; it's the compassionate, trauma-informed resource we've all needed but could never quite find. Ashley's work is grounded in both lived wisdom and actionable steps, offering a roadmap for those navigating the complex, often unresolved spaces of grief. It meets readers exactly where they are, providing the tools necessary to move through their pain at their own pace." — Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe, CEO and Founder, Thrive Neuro Health and author of The Brain-Based Enneagram

"The book offers a unique and manageable blend of grief education, insight into how our emotions and bodies naturally experience grief, and strategies to use our beautifully designed beings to begin to heal and move toward light. There is something for everyone in these exquisite pages, with artwork designed to rest our eyes and calm our nervous systems and text in small doses for grieving brains to take one step at a time. In all of my many years in grief support and education, I have never encountered any resource that offers so much in such a beautiful way." — Carol Shutley, Grief Specialist, MS, CT, FAAGC

"An essential resource for anyone living with or supporting those who are living with grief. Ashley provides a unique perspective that empowers readers to connect deeply with themselves and navigate their personal journeys through grief, all while honoring the love that accompanies their experiences of loss." — Satoya Foster, MA, CPTM