Alex Mammadyarov is the grief whisperer! In Growing Through Grief, she describes the many aspects of the grief experience, laying out a path that is not about passing through anticipated stages but embarking on an open-ended process of personal growth. Written for those still working with an earlier loss, as well as those currently deep in the process, Growing Through Grief offers wise companionship that considers all the subtle nuances readers are likely to encounter along the way. * Kara Hoppe, MA, MFT, psychotherapist, death doula, and author of Baby Bomb * Growing Through Grief is the book I wish I’d had close by during the quiet, disorienting moments after loss. With tenderness and clarity, Alex Mammadyarov reminds us that grief isn’t something we ‘get over,’ but something we grow through. She holds space for grief’s depth and complexity while offering supportive, grounded tools for living inside it. If you’re moving through grief or walking beside someone who is, Growing Through Grief is a generous guide that offers both comfort and unexpected hope. * Cyndie Spiegel, author of Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay * Alex Mammadyarov is a bright and important new presence in the bereavement field. Her mix of personal experience and professional insight is exactly the kind of combination that will help move the field forward into new arenas. Her book will be a comfort for and an inspiration to every reader. * Hope Edelman, author of Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss *