Suzi Evans, a devoted mother, wife, and advocate for mental health, has recently added another title to her repertoire: author. Her newly released book, “Grief,” is a compassionate resource aimed at supporting those grappling with loss and sorrow.
Drawing from her own profound journey of loss, particularly the passing of her son, Suzi shares the wisdom and resilience she cultivated along the way. Through her heartfelt narrative, she extends a comforting hand to readers, assuring them that amidst their pain, they are not alone.
“In 2018, I lost my only child in sudden circumstances. My son, Muzz, took his own life two months before his 30th birthday. The grief I still experience to this day has changed me deeply,” Suzi said.
“Grief is a fact of life, and yet it too often catches us off guard. I wrote my book Grief, the first chapter of which you’ll find below, to honour my son’s legacy and to share the knowledge that I wish I had known along the way.”
After losing her son, Suzi found it hard to find any information that truly resonated with her, saying her loneliness was difficult to articulate despite all the love and support around her.
“Along the way, in my search for some kind of sense and meaning, I started journaling. Writing my thoughts down helped me heal, so I kept going and finally just decided to collate these thoughts into a book in the hope that it may help someone else with navigating their grief,” she said.
“I learned and developed an understanding that our emotions are all valid. Understanding how the brain, body, and emotions are all linked allowed me to know how to manage my behaviour and reactions to my emotions more effectively through studying positive psychology and well-being.”
Within the pages of “Grief,” Suzi offers practical tools gleaned from positive psychology and mental health first aid. She introduces her transformative program, Workbench for the Mind, while gently reminding readers of the importance of self-care and the power of choice in the healing process.
“I have written this book in everyday language to help make sense of grief and help you learn how to put one foot in front of the other each day. My hope is that it can also help you understand someone who is going through grief. Grief is a fact of life. We will all lose someone we love at some point in our lives. But how do we handle it? How do we cope? How do we realise we are not alone in our grief?” she said.
For those seeking solace and guidance in their grief journey, Suzi’s book provides a beacon of hope. To purchase a copy of ‘Grief’, click here.
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