Lynda Cheldelin Fell is founding partner of the International Grief Institute, CEO of AlyBlue Media, and bestselling author of over 35 books including the award-winning Grief Diaries series. Certified in critical incident stress management, retired EMT, and bereaved mother, Lynda is a national educator who has curated the largest collection of grief experiences in the world. Dedicated to setting the gold standard for quality and ethical practices in aftercare and supporting resilience through best practice strategies, Lynda has earned five national literary awards and five national advocacy award nominations for her work.

www.LyndaFell.com | www.InternationalGriefInstitute.com | www.GriefDiaries.com

TESTIMONIALS:

“CRITICALLY IMPORTANT... I want to say to Lynda that what you are doing is so critically important.” –DR. BERNICE A. KING, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King

“INSPIRATIONAL... Grief Diaries is the result of heartfelt testimonials from a dedicated and loving group of people. By sharing their stories, the reader will find inspiration and a renewed sense of comfort as they move through their own journey.” -CANDACE LIGHTNER, Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving

“DEEPLY INTIMATE... I so appreciate the vulnerability and truth embedded in these stories.”

-DR. ERICA GOLDBLATT HYATT, Chair of Psychology, Bryn Athyn College

“BRAVE... The brave individuals who share their truth in this book do it for the benefit of all.”

-CAROLYN COSTIN - Founder, Monte Nido Treatment Centers

“VITAL... Grief Diaries gives voice to the thousands who face this painful journey every day. Often alone in their time of need, these stories will play a vital role in surrounding each reader with warmth and comfort as they seek healing in the aftermath of their own loss.” -JENNIFER CLARKE, obstetrical R.N., Perinatal Bereavement Committee at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center

“HOPE . . . These stories reflect the authentic voices of individuals at the unexpected moment their lives were shattered and altered forever. Moments of strength in the midst of indescribable pain, resilience in the midst of rage; hope while mired in despair.” —SHERIFF SADIE DARNELL, Alachua County, Florida; Chair, Florida Cold Case Advisory Commission

“ACCURATE . . . These accounts portray an accurate picture of just what full-force repercussions follow the taking of a life.” JAY HOWELL, U.S. Senate Investigator, Former Florida State Prosecutor, Co-founder - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

“WONDERFUL . . .Grief Diaries is a wonderful computation of stories written by the best of experts, the bereaved themselves. Thank you for building awareness about a topic so near and dear to my heart.” -DR. HEIDI HORSLEY, Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work, Columbia University, Author, Co-Founder of Open to Hope Organization

Carmela Pollock is a devoted wife and mother who actively supports a number of organisations and institutions to provide support to mental health caregivers in Australia. Born in Melbourne Australia, she graduated from Melbourne University with a degree in Social Sciences. She worked as an Information Technology Consultant for over 20 years specialising in project and change management.

Her story as a mental health advocate traverses nearly two decades caring for her husband with depression. Her experiences as a carer, have inspired her to establish ‘A Black Dog About the House’, an initiative that encourages and uplifts carers supporting loved ones through their mental health journey.

Carmela writes with the goal of increasing the reader’s intention to morally appreciate and respect the journey of carers and suffers in mental health, thereby encouraging a changed behavior to eliminate stigma. You can learn more about her work by visiting www.ablackdogaboutthehouse.com.