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Normal Broken is a compassionate and honest guide to navigating grief, written by Kelly Cervantes, who experienced profound loss after the death of her daughter, Adelaide. Rather than offering a structured path to healing, the book acknowledges that grief is messy, nonlinear, and deeply personal.
Key Themes and Insights:
1. Grief Has No Timeline
Cervantes emphasizes that grief doesn’t follow a set schedule. Society often expects people to "move on" quickly, but she reassures readers that it's okay to grieve in their own time and way.
2. Permission to Feel Everything
The book validates all emotions—sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, and even moments of relief or joy. It challenges the idea that there is a "right" way to grieve and encourages self-compassion.
3. The Concept of “Normal Broken”
Cervantes introduces the idea that after loss, people may never return to their previous selves. Instead, they find a new version of normal—one that includes brokenness but also growth.
4. Finding Support and Setting Boundaries
Grief can be isolating, and well-meaning friends or family may not always say the right things. Cervantes offers advice on seeking support while also setting boundaries with those who may not understand.
5. Holding Space for Healing
While healing is possible, it doesn’t mean forgetting or "getting over" the loss. The book encourages readers to embrace both grief and healing as simultaneous, rather than opposing, experiences.
Conclusion
Normal Broken is not a step-by-step grief manual but a companion for those who feel lost in their mourning. With empathy and honesty, Cervantes reassures readers that they are not alone in their pain and that healing, however slow, is a personal and valid journey.
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