UPCOMING:
A Grief Postponed
A Nurse's Journey Through Delayed Grief
(Working Title)
This forthcoming memoir intimately portrays the core of delayed grief, seen through the eyes of a mourning mother. It navigates readers on a transformative expedition, underscoring the significance of shared emotions in finding a path toward acceptance and renewal. Offering an insider’s perspective, it reveals Jacqueline’s journey as she confronts the buried sorrow of her son Ian’s loss, threading through physical symptoms and emotional turmoil, culminating in a moment of realization during a rainstorm with her infant daughter, Sarah.
Jacqueline’s struggle with grief becomes evident as she recollects the trauma of Ian’s 1971 illness and demise, exacerbated by her husband’s departure and her family’s silence.
Haunted by her anguish, Jacqueline embarks on a healing trajectory, embracing her grief for her well-being and her relationship with her husband and daughter. Assisted by a therapist and a grief group, she grasps the potency of vulnerability and communal support. Sharing her narrative with the group and bonding with others who share her loss, Jacqueline gradually untangles the emotional constraints that plagued her for a decade.
Jack Canfield Interview
Jack Canfield, co-author of the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, interviews Jacqueline Werket, sharing his perspective on Werket’s upcoming book and gaining insights into delayed grief.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT
Jacqueline Werket
Jacqueline, a certified Grief Recovery Specialist and former Nurse Practitioner with 33 years of experience, has authored an upcoming book on delayed grief, sharing her insights and guiding those with unresolved emotional pain.
Jacqueline, one of six siblings, grew up in Chisholm, Minnesota, nestled within the Mesabi Iron Range. Her life was marred by significant losses; beyond her son Ian, she mourned the passing of two brothers—one in a tragic hunting accident, and the other due to chronic illness. Alongside these, she also experienced the departure of both parents and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Wrestling with profound grief from an early age, Jacqueline struggled to find resources capable of elucidating her emotions. Her personal encounter with delayed grief catalyzed a journey of exploration, leading her to seek tools and insights to navigate her complex feelings. This process ignited her passion to share her narrative, with the aim of offering a support system for others during times of distress, ensuring they need not confront their grief in isolation.
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