"In a world of 'hurry up and get over it,' having the space and grace to be present with the grief experience is a beautiful and vital healing gift." —Gina Moffa, LCSW, grief and trauma therapist and author of Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go

People often talk about "going through loss"—but the expectation of pushing grief aside or finding complete closure on the other side rarely align with the feelings of someone who's really "going through" it.

Grief isn't wrong; it's a human right. Those experiencing disenfranchised grief, anticipatory grief, ambiguous grief, or the devastating death of a loved one should not have to justify their grief to anyone.

Michele DeVille is a grief specialist, educator, and coach who draws from professional and personal experiences to create a book on grieving that's tailor-made for those who know the pain of loss. With easy-to-navigate topics and short messages, her words offer encouragement and support in moments that otherwise feel overwhelming.

A grief keepsake that feels like a community, Your Loss Matters provides . . .

• heartfelt reminders that you are not sentenced to a lifetime of pain.
• the compassionate—but platitude-free—voice of someone who gets it.
• permission to explore the emotions of grief at your own pace and on your own terms.
• short, easy-to-digest chapters that meet you where you are as you navigate your personal grief journey.

Loss and grief are isolating, and the pressure to grieve quickly, move on, and return to "normal" after a heartbreaking loss is unrealistic. This grief book gives permission to grieve with a promise of hope.

In the deep trenches of loss and pain, Your Loss Matters offers something to hold onto. Whether as a sympathy gift for a grieving friend or a gift for your own grieving heart, these words provide comfort that can be revisited again and again.

"Enormously comforting and validating, Your Loss Matters leads readers to a place where their loss is valued, honored, and heard." —Gary Sturgis, bereavement facilitator and author of Surviving Grief: 365 Days a Year

Michele DeVille is a grief specialist, educator, speaker, and coach who seeks to create a safe place for anyone experiencing the devastation of loss. She holds degrees in psychology and communications, several grief support certifications, and draws expertise and compassion from her own experiences with heartbreaking loss.

Beyond her passion for coaching, speaking, and facilitating grief support groups, Michele has also fostered a digital community through her popular Instagram and Facebook pages, where she regularly shares reminders and affirmations to over 40,000 people. Her first book is The Path to Forgiveness.

To get Michele's free self-care guide and learn more about her services, visit her online at MicheleDeVille.com.

"There is nothing harder than going through a life-changing loss and feeling the cold rush of 'woulda, coulda, shoulda'—or worse, people telling you it's time to 'move on.' In Your Loss Matters, the permission to be present with whatever comes up is like a breath of fresh air. In a world of 'hurry up and get over it,' having the space and grace to be present with the grief experience is a beautiful and vital healing gift. Michele DeVille understands the nuance and complexity of grief, hitting nearly every angle of the experience. There can never be enough permission slips and validation in the grief journey, and you will want to curl up with a cup of a tea, a cozy blanket, and this book." — Gina Moffa, LCSW, grief and trauma therapist and author of Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go

"Drawing from her own personal experiences with grief, Michele DeVille's words will bring comfort and a deep sense of recognition to anyone grieving. Enormously comforting and validating, Your Loss Matters leads readers to a place where their loss is valued, honored, and heard. With loving compassion and heartfelt understanding, Michele has written an honest and easy-to-read book that describes, affirms, and validates the uniqueness of the grief experience. If you find yourself in the midst of grief, this is a must read to help make sense of it all." — Gary Sturgis, bereavement facilitator and author of Surviving Grief: 365 Days a Year

"Authentic and affirming, Your Loss Matters is a wonderful resource for real insights and solace when feeling lost after the death of a loved one. Michele DeVille understands firsthand all the shattered pieces of grief no one wants to face. She presents them in an easy-to-navigate format, providing invaluable insight for profound loss. I will recommend this book to anyone who is searching for wisdom and comfort after loss." — Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, FAAGC, FT, international speaker, author, and founder of Conversations with Kelly

"Michele DeVille is one of the most skilled writers in the grief and loss space. Her thoughts are beautifully communicated and thought-provoking, and she presents them in a relatable way that allows grievers to feel seen, heard, and validated in all aspects of what they're feeling—even touching on layers of their loss they may not be aware of yet. This book is a valuable, highly needed resource for those who have experienced loss or are journeying through a difficult time. I can't recommend it enough!" — Tara Accardo, founder of Losses Become Gains and podcast host of Life with Grief

"From the deep wisdom and lived experience of her own profound loss, Michele DeVille wrote this beautiful book offering readers, particularly those navigating their own heartbreak, a space to feel seen and understood." — Meghan Riordan Jarvis, author of End of the Hour

"In Your Loss Matters, Michele DeVille touches on so many important elements of grief. With short, easy-to-read chapters, she covers important topics including anger and disenfranchised grief, normalizing the grief experience." — Lisa Athan, MA, grief specialist and executive director of Grief Speaks

"Michele DeVille lovingly and tenderly discusses the complicated realities of loss, providing insights into her personal experiences and encouraging the reader to reflect on their own. Books like Your Loss Matters are such a beautiful gift, showing grieving hearts that they are seen in their sorrow. Her words shine a light into the lonely spaces of grief and honor both love and loss. This book is profound, honest, tender, and hopeful, and I know it will be a blessing to many." — Liz Newman, author of I Look to The Mourning Sky and I Look To the Gentle Rain