Can Anyone Tell Me?: Essential Questions about Grief and Loss

"Can Anyone Tell Me? offers hope for some of grief's most difficult challenges--namely, how to navigate all the change that comes with big loss. Foremost a needed and informative guide, this book addresses topics such as grief's effects on the brain and the body and how grief can complicate everything from functioning to relationships. This book is for anyone looking for solace, truth, and wisdom about navigating some of life's deepest losses." --Claire Bidwell Smith, LCPC, author of Conscious Grieving

"No one tells us that grief will physically hurt, that loss is an experience in the very tissues of our being. Meghan Jarvis goes beyond telling us how it feels by giving us tools to use as we navigate its impact." --Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, author of The Grieving Brain

"There is no universal blueprint for navigating the landscape of grief. Meghan Riordan Jarvis's book Can Anyone Tell Me? is a practical and personal reference that contains wisdom, explanations, personal experience, and tactical answers that can help all of us feel less overwhelmed, scared, and alone in the universal journey of loss. It's an invaluable guide for everyone at this place in life." --Lee Woodruff, coauthor of the bestselling In an Instant

"Meghan Jarvis provides much-needed information about what to expect from grief--something people rarely talk about. This is the book I would have loved to have read when I lost my husband. It helps make the pain of grief make more sense." --Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

"If you're human, you've experienced loss. But most of us don't know how to deal with it and end up feeling isolated and confused. Thankfully, Meghan Jarvis has taken her decades as a trauma therapist--along with wisdom gained from her own deep personal loss--and created a comprehensive and relatable resource for grievers and their loved ones that answers questions you've wanted to ask, offers actionable suggestions you've been craving, makes you feel sane and seen, and, above all, provides a voice of hope at life's hardest time." --Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and cohost of the Dear Therapists podcast

"In this wonderful, practical guidebook, grief therapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis anticipates and answers all the questions grievers (and the people who support them) might have--about what's happening to them, why it's happening, and what actions they can take to move forward through their grief. She pairs scientific explanations with personal stories from herself and her clients, and offers up a clear and compassionate guide to help the griever build their own personal grief practice. This book is an invaluable tool for grievers and the people who support them." --Colin Campbell, author of Finding the Words

"This book is the perfect resource for anyone grieving. In my line of work, I'm always being asked for resources for grief, and Meghan Riordan Jarvis is always my first thought. This practical resource will give some much-needed relief to the bereaved." --Julie McFadden, RN, hospice nurse and online educator

"Life keeps teaching us that questions hold more energy than answers. Meghan's book is a treasure trove of vulnerable human inquiries regarding acknowledgement and acceptance. She's holding our hand, offering ways to trust in grief, in all its sacred forms, and allow it to heal us." --Elena Brower, bestselling author of Softening Time and Practice You

"Meghan Riordan Jarvis has given us a down-to-earth, practical, and much-needed how-to for what is a complicated and unpredictable journey after loss. We have all been there, wishing we had a warm and empathetic manual to show us the way after loss--this is it! Thankfully, in this book, no grief stone is left unturned." --Gina Moffa, LCSW, therapist and author of Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go

"Meghan Riordan Jarvis is a guiding light through grief and loss. Can Anyone Tell Me? is an essential resource to support your way toward well-being. I've personally massively benefited from Meghan's work, and I'm so thrilled this guide will support so many people who are also suffering." --Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga

"Grief is a wildly individual experience. Meghan Jarvis knows this firsthand. In Can Anyone Tell Me? her wealth of knowledge and gentle guidance shine through on every page. It's one of the most comprehensive and accessible books about loss I've ever read. I'll be recommending it to clients, and those who support them, for years to come." --Hope Edelman, grief coach and author of Motherless Daughters

"An essential tool for anyone searching for a way forward. This book will illuminate and inspire." --Tembi Locke, producer, actress, and New York Times bestselling author of From Scratch

"In Can Anyone Tell Me? Meghan Riordan Jarvis provides invaluable information and insights toward understanding the multitude of layers that make up grief. While everyone's grief journey is unique and complex, Meghan's lessons are useful for all grievers and will help people to feel whole again." --Luke Russert, Emmy Award-winning journalist and bestselling author of Look for Me There