The Path of Grief

How to Say Good-Bye to a Loved One Who is Dying

The path of grief is explored in various ways. That grief is part of life is one of the conclusions Dr. Winifred affirms. Grief isn't something to get over. Rather, we learn new ways to live that are rich and meaningful. This is our Imagined Future. The Path of Grief is a memoir of the dying time of Winifred's father which recounts their relationship and encourages the reader to do the same. She explores the life journey of her father, dying of cancer, and the shared borders with her own life. She asks the reader the same questions.

The impact of grief changes the daily structure of our life, and we need to tell others how we miss the loved one who has passed on. Grief and healing are treated in very human ways. Looking back at a life, asking the usual questions, and exploring the way memories help us grieve and heal, we learn what the dead can teach us about life. Death can be life altering, and a time for us to search for our own identity. Using snippets of poetry throughout, the reader is taken through the grieving process.