Karen and Michael had a good life, with two beautiful children. They tried to create a world that was safe and happy. But in June 2001, nine-year-old Nathan-their only son-was hit by a car.
Rushed to hospital with catastrophic injuries, Nathan was in a dire situation; one that quickly evolved into his parents’ worst fear. When the doctors asked Karen and Michael to turn off their son’s life support and consider donating his organs, their lives changed forever.
How could they leave the hospital without Nathan? It did not seem possible. It did not seem fair. But the journey began.
‘If only I had known what was to come, I would have clung to each and every moment I had with him.’
Karen shares her journey through grief, one step at a time. Her tragic but uplifting story connects readers to her feelings of loss, and it helps them to understand that they are not alone.
Courage gives insight into the wisdom Karen Lang has learned and the practices she embraces to open each door and to see a way through.
Table of Content
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE:
The Accident
Nathan
Lost In Time
Courage
Expressions of Grief
Remembering
Support
Lauren
Grieving Differently
Grief-A New Guest
Anniversaries
Signs
Letting Go
April
How Many Children?
PART TWO:
Slowing Down
Facing My Fears
Yoga
Meditation
Layers of Grief
Forgiveness
Guilt
Judgment
Acceptance
Ripple Effect
Our Hopes
PART THREE:
Survival Instinct
Gratitude
Affirmations and Intentions
Breathing
Creativity
Creating Space
Living My Truth
Reflections
Being Present
PART FOUR:
Healing in Nature
Surrendering
Expectations
Stay Open
Self-Love
Transformation
Commitment
Happiness
Chakras and Energy Healing
Conclusion
Grief Support Resources
Acknowledgments
References
Further Reading
Author Bio
About the author
Karen Lang is the author of two books and is a Reiki Practitioner/Mentor and Mindfulness Teacher. ‘My passion is to guide you out of the limited stories and beliefs you have about life, and allow you to see your greatest potential.’ As an intuitive coach for over fifteen years, Karen embraces the core values of understanding and empathy in her practice and guides her clients to heal deeply.
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