A Note From Janice
Since my 75th birthday, I have devoted most of my time to the distribution of my books to those who will benefit most from them. In addition, I am very excited about the Daughters of Abraham groups I formed in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, an interfaith network of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim women who gather monthly to learn more about one another. On occasion, I provide consultation, speaking and expert witness work. I am no longer taking new trauma therapy clients. However, I know excellent trauma therapists all over the country and would be happy to give you a good referral.
Reviews for Goodbyes
Reviews for Goodbyes
Janice Harris Lord has artfully combined her sage counsel for someone traumatically grieved with the vivid imagery of illustrator, Katherine Fortner Doerge. An artful premise of restoration is contained in “what helps” advice for these changes. Janice Lord’s writing is so conversational in style that she empathically engages and guides – as if she were at the reader’s side.
Edward K. Rynearson, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Washington, Author of Violent Death: Resilience and Intervention
Goodbyes is a gift of tremendous wisdom and compassionate insight about what comes after the worst has happened. This book identifies feelings and reactions that are unique to grieving a violent death and offers practical suggestions. The author and artist weave compelling information and art to evoke what words alone cannot articulate about living with the grief of unspeakable loss after violent death. They do so while reinforcing the eternal power of love and the unbreakable bonds it creates. The result is a practical and truly inspiring guide to help grieving individuals in their journeys toward a future of survival and hope.
Kathryn M. Turman, Assistant Director (Retired) Federal Bureau of Investigation, Victim Services Division
This beautiful, instructive book is a gentle reminder that amidst darkness, there is always the glimmer of hope, and in the embrace of others, the strength to heal. It offers a cocoon of understanding reminding the reader that they are never alone in their journey through grief. It is sanctuary for the grieving soul, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Lee Ann Franklin, Mdiv, BCC, HEC-C, Executive Director, Spiritual Care & Ethics, John Peter Smith Health Network, Ft. Worth, Texas