"When my father passed away, a friend gave me When Will I
Stop Hurting? It was such a help to me, that whenever I know
someone who loses a loved one, I send them this book to
read."
Since its 1987 release, When Will I Stop Hurting? has
received praise like this from readers grateful for June Cerza
Kolf's understanding and beneficial guidance. With almost 70,000
copies in print, this small but powerful book has been a boon to
many wounded souls. Readers have found in Kolf a gentle guide to
lead them through the stages of grief and eventually the healing
process. This new edition of her book is revised and updated and
includes a study guide ideal for bereavement groups.
You've lost someone you loved, and now the pain seems
unendurable. June Cerza Kolf understands. She, too, has suffered
the wound of grief, and as a veteran of hospice work, has counseled
many mourning people. In this gentle, empathic book, Kolf leads you
through the stages of grief, helping you understand what to expect
as time goes on and making you mindful of potential pitfalls such
as feeling anger or guilt, dealing with holidays, and experiencing
physical distress.
No matter what the loss has been, it takes time and heart-wrenching
work for the wound to heal. Kolf takes you by the hand and helps
you do this painful--yet vital--work. She offers practical and
therapeutic ways of dealing with depression and easing pain and
gives creative ideas for expressing your love and remembrance. The
grief exercises provided in this book are an outlet for working
through your pain on your own or in a small-group setting. Most of
all, as When Will I Stop Hurting? guides you through the rough
terrain of grieving, it will also point you to God, the one true
source of healing.
June Cerza Kolf has worked in hospice care for years, teaches grief seminars, and conducts grief recovery sessions. She is the author of several books and lives in Quartz Hill, California.