51 QUESTIONS PEOPLE ARE ASKING ABOUT LOSS
An essential guide to the questions no one knows how to ask.
51 QUESTIONS PEOPLE ARE ASKING ABOUT LOSS
An essential guide to the questions no one knows how to ask.
When loss brings more questions than answers, your church can be a source of truth and comfort.
“Is My Grief Normal?”: 51 Questions People Are Asking About Loss is a compassionate, biblically grounded resource created to answer the questions grieving people are often too afraid to ask. People tend to avoid conversations about grief and death, yet those who are hurting are desperate to know: “How do I deal with loneliness?” “When will I feel normal again?” “What do I do with regrets?”
These are difficult questions—yet even more difficult if left unanswered.
We surveyed over 2,000 people who had lost someone close, and they shared their most pressing questions. Their voices shaped every chapter, ensuring this book speaks directly to the real struggles of grief. Whether someone is attending a GriefShare group, sitting quietly in your congregation, or struggling silently in your community, this resource gives them the clear, healing answers they need most.
This short, approachable book offers faith-based responses to the most common (and often unspoken) questions about grief, such as:
- “Why am I so angry?”
- “Why do I feel so numb? Why am I not crying?”
- “How can I go on?”
- “What do I do now?”
Each chapter thoughtfully responds to these questions with:
- Biblical wisdom grounded in Scripture
- Practical insights for everyday struggles
- Gentle encouragement that affirms the grieving process
- Language that resonates with those hurting after loss
This is a versatile tool for every grief-related setting, including:
- As a companion to your GriefShare group—participants can refer to it between sessions.
- For leaders as a discussion tool and insight into grief topics—there’s a guide in the back of the book that connects each question to one of the GriefShare sessions.
- In your church lobby or care ministry—offer it freely to grieving members of your congregation.
- For outreach—extend it to those in your community who aren’t yet ready to attend a group.
- During funerals or pastoral counseling—as a gift that brings ongoing comfort.
Whether or not someone attends a group, this book offers a bridge toward healing.
Grief can feel incredibly lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. Chances are you know someone—a friend, a family member, a coworker, or someone in your church—who is carrying the weight of loss. By sharing this resource, you can put comfort and hope directly into someone’s hands.
For individuals
Send the link to a grieving friend and let them know you care.
For ministry leaders
Share it with your church’s care team, small-group leaders, or outreach staff as a tool to serve those in need.
For community outreach
Post it on social media or in your church newsletter to extend comfort beyond your immediate circle.
