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Breathing Through Grief: A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss Paperback – November 14, 2023

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Reflect on your unique path through grief with this guided journal, featuring compassionate resources, short devotionals, and heartfelt essays from the perspective of a woman who has walked her own journey of loss.

After the sudden loss of her husband, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young felt lost in her grief. With Breathing Through Grief, she provides a comforting, giftable resource for those who are processing their own loss, whether of a loved one, a season of life, or a dream. In addition to the twenty-five short devotionals that each focus on a different aspect of grief from Dorina's personal experience, the journal includes special resources such as breathing exercises, reflection questions, soul care tips, ample writing space, advice on how to talk to children about death, suggestions on how to approach triggers, and creative ways to honor a loved one’s memory.

If you or someone close to you is walking through loss⁠, let the comforting words in Breathing Through Grief encourage you with the knowledge that you are not alone and bring you a semblance of peace as you continue forward on the road to healing.

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“For thirty years, I’ve experienced a series of unexpected and traumatic losses. One after the other, they turned my life upside down. It was only through experiencing grief—not avoiding it—that I finally discovered healing and new hope. But I needed friends and guides to walk through it with me. Dorina Gilmore and her book Breathing Through Grief are two such friends. With gentleness, they will hold your hand through a season you never wanted.”—Michele Cushatt, author of A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart

“Breathing Through Grief is the best devotional journal I’ve read to help navigate the sorrow of loss with hope. Dorina gives us a beautiful tool, steeped in scripture, to unpack the emotions, struggles, and questions that come in grief. This book would make a meaningful gift for anyone walking through the pain of grief.”—Lisa Appelo, author of Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart

“Breathing Through Grief offers a well of serenity in the bewildering desert of crushing loss. Like a bright light in the darkness, it will be a faithful companion not only for grievers but also for those who desire to weep with those who weep and bless all who mourn.”—Marcie Alvis Walker, author of Everybody Come Alive

“Breathing Through Grief makes space for grievers to reflect, honor, grieve, and just breathe. With personal stories, biblical insight, relevant scriptures, and prayers, Dorina provides a road map for the journey of grief. With gracious pauses along the way, Breathing Through Grief is a necessary resource for every grieving heart.”—Natasha Smith, author of Can You Just Sit with Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life

“Breathing Through Grief is a gentle and practical guide for mourners. Dorina writes with the hard-won wisdom of a fellow griever, making space for our sorrow but also for our hope.”—Amanda Held Opelt, songwriter and author of A Hole in the World: Finding Hope in Rituals of Grief and Healing

“In Breathing Through Grief, Dorina gently makes room to emotionally and practically sort out the overwhelming pain of loss. When the death of a loved one leaves us feeling unable even to breathe, this book points us straight back to our very Breath of Life.”—Danita Jenae, author of When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Someone You Love

“Breathing Through Grief is beautifully written and incredibly practical. The pages are thoughtfully filled with solid teaching from scripture, space to honestly process, helpful perspective, and, ultimately, hope. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is in a season of loss and for those who may have experienced an especially painful time in the past. The words found in these pages will be a balm for those who are hurting.”—Vivian Mabuni, national speaker, podcast host, Bible teacher, and author of Open Hands, Willing Heart

About the Author

Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young is a writer, speaker, teacher, and former journalist. As the founder of the Widow Mama Collective grief support group on Facebook, she is passionate about helping people navigate grief and discover God’s glory on life’s unexpected trails. Her previous books include the award-winning children’s book Cora Cooks Pancit, Chasing God’s Glory, Walk Run Soar, and Create in Me a Heart of Mercy.

Dorina enjoys meeting God as she runs trails through mountains or near the ocean. She and her husband, Shawn, are raising three daughters in central California.

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When I spoke my wedding vows, I never dreamed those words—“in sickness and health, until death do us part”—would mean burying my husband eleven years later. I imagined having babies, doing ministry as a team, and chasing careers. We dreamed of traveling to distant shores and fulfilling dreams together.

I never imagined the word cancer would one day separate us before we were old and gray.

I never dreamed there would be a day when I would usher my young daughters—ages two, five, and eight—into the room, one by one, and urge them to kiss Daddy one more time.

I never dreamed I would be cradling his hand in mine, fingering that wedding band—an unending circle of love between us—as his hazel eyes moved toward dawn’s light streaming wildly through the blinds of our bedroom window the moment before he left his broken body behind.

I never dreamed I would kneel by his grave when our three girls were still so young, and we would all have to whisper our goodbyes.

This is a story I never would have written for myself. But this is the story I’ve lived. I’ve also learned the grief journey can be lonely. We can start to second guess ourselves when we are navigating grief. We can start to wonder if we are the only ones on this wild and weaving path. Maybe you haven’t lost a spouse but you have experienced loss in another way. Maybe you have buried a parent, a friend, or a child.

Maybe you have left a job, a community, or a church. Maybe you have faced infertility or experienced a miscarriage. Maybe you have been abandoned by a family member or betrayed by a friend. Maybe your marriage is broken or you have endured some kind of medical trauma. Maybe your heart is bleeding from the injustice in our world.

Friend, this book is for you.

I wish I could give you a five-step plan, grant you a wish from a magic lamp, or write you a how-to guide that could help you get through grief faster. Unfortunately, the only way through grief is through. You have to do the work. No prescription or pill will help you bypass that pain. However, I’m here to offer you a hand because I do not want you to journey alone.

This journal is an invitation for you to make space for your own grief. Accompanied by glimpses into my personal story, each devotional section will invite you to process your experience as you fill these pages with thoughts, prayers, fears, and any other whispers of your heart, both in response to the Inhale prompt sections and in the free-writing Exhale sections. As you read these words and write on these lines, I pray that you will be present to your own grief journey in the way that most suits you. After all, grief is always unique, and I hope you will feel the freedom to approach this journal not as a prescribed rule book, but as an encouraging guide, companion, and confidante. My prayer is that these stories, scriptures, prayers, and prompts will help you catch your breath and gently guide you toward the healing that only comes through communion with Christ.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ink & Willow (November 14, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059358046X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593580462
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.22 x 0.64 x 8.19 inches

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Dorina chases God’s glory as a mama of three girls, foodie, runner, podcaster, and a weaver of words. With an MFA in Children’s Literature, Dorina has published four multicultural children’s books with one more releasing in Spring 2024. Her book, Cora Cooks Pancit, received the Asian American Librarian’s Association Picture Book of the Year. Dorina also has experience teaching college students, speaking in elementary schools, and coaching youth.

Dorina is passionate about raising up women from diverse backgrounds to thrive in their God-given callings. Dorina writes for (in) courage and Proverbs 31 devotional teams. Her essays have been published at Kindred Mom, For Every Mom, The MOPS blog and in more than 20 newspapers. She specializes in helping people discover God's glory through adversity and flourish in community. Her gift is delivering authentic, Biblically-sound messages that engage audiences through story. She has published two Bible studies, Glory Chasers: Discovering God's Glory in Unexpected Places and Flourishing Together: Cultivating a Fruitful Life in Christ with two coming, Create in Me a Heart of Mercy and Reclaiming Ruth. Dorina is the president of the Redbud Writers Guild and the director of the Lead Loved ministry.

Dorina is the granddaughter of Filipino-Hawaiian and Italian immigrants. Raised in Chicago, she was transplanted to Fresno, California in 1999. She considers herself a California girl now as she raises three daughters to love the cultural diversity, wonder-filled landscapes and unique food of the state. After her husband died from cancer in 2014, Dorina married a long-time friend, Shawn Young. When Dorina is not writing or traveling with her family, she’s out on the trails running and chasing God’s glory.

Connect with Dorina at www.DorinaGilmore.com, where you can sign up for her Glorygram. You can also find her as @DorinaGilmore on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

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Darcy Wiley

Practical, comforting, and beautiful resource for working through the pain of loss

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024

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I'm really glad there is a book like this. When grief hits, we sometimes forget everything we know to do and we need someone to help us catch our breath again. This resource is rich with validating and insightful remembrances from the author's own excruciating loss of her husband and how she navigated the journey with her three daughters. It's a highly-usable manual that I am not only recommending for several friends and people I serve (I'm a vocational spiritual director) who've recently experienced sudden losses, but is something I'm actually buying for them. It makes a really sweet and helpful gift to bring along with a meal or to send on its own as an expression of care. Along with the devotional reflections, Gilmore-Young offers a treasure trove of soothing practices that tend to spiritual needs and nervous system needs in a time of crisis. The author's willingness to dig deep into the realities of her own grieving process and to explore a breadth of experiences including irritation, humor, and honor/celebration make this book so accessible and practical. It's also beautifully designed. This is a workbook I'll continue to use on my own and share with others who need a good framework to process the pain of loss.

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Beautifully written and helpful

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024

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I haven't been through much grief myself, but want to understand it for the future and to help others who are going through it. This book has helped me to understand all about grief and healthy ways to embrace it. I've used what I've learned to help encourage others in my workplace.

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Wonderful Resource!

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023

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What a wonderful resource to help you pray, breathe, and journal through grief. The author's vulnerability and transparency bolster the content and aid in the difficult process of navigating seasons of grief. I highly recommend this for anyone processing loss of any kind. It thoughtfully written, biblically based, and extremely helpful.

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Susan Park

Soothing Balm to the Soul

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023

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Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young's beautiful book "Breathing Through Grief: A Devotional Journal for Seasons of Loss" is like a close friend giving gentle whispers of encouragement and a wise Biblical perspective for those experiencing grief.

I was moved to tears as I read through Dorina's book. I have experienced personal loss in my life and understand how it feels to go through seasons of grieving. I can relate to her personal stories and appreciate the Bible passages she shared to highlight the love and hope we have in God as we go through our grief journey.

I highly recommend my dear friend Dorina's book. You will be deeply encouraged and blessed by it!

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This journal is holding my hand through grief

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024

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After my FIL passed away, I was at such a loss as to what to do with my grief. I am beyond grateful that Dorina takes the reader by the hand and with love, compassion, and grace, walks her through the grief journey. Journaling the prompts has brought to light so much of what was hidden beneath the surface. Thank you, Dorina.

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023

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I bought this for a friend who is going through a season of deep grief. The contents look very helpful .. praying this brings her comfort in her loss.
The book was in the plastic envelope, but the package was left by my car in the driveway ... when we found it the packaging was soaking wet - but thankfully the book was not damaged. Not sure why it wasn't left in our mail-box or even by the front door?

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Wonderful Book!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023

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I love this book. It gives practical advice on how to walk through grief from someone who has been there. Having lost my husband 2 months ago, this book is a warm welcome to sit read and journal thoughts. It also feels like a friend is there with me. Gave this book to a friend who lost her daughter and hope she feels the same.

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Healing Balm for Seasons of Loss

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023

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What a beautiful devotional for those suffering through seasons of loss. I LOVED the focus on breath, margin, permission to grieve and feel it all. This book, and author Dorina Lazi Gilmore-Young, offer readers a comforting companion for those who find themselves walking through valleys of desperation. Highly recommend!

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