From Pain to Peace: A Journey from Rage to Forgiveness - Paperback

by Pat Bluth (Author)

Healing after Loss begins with Forgiveness
A grieving mother shares her story of finding peace after the loss of her child after being killed by a drunk driver. From Pain to Peace traces Pat's journey from rage to forgiveness and healing.

Pat shares her story, from the moment she hears of the death of her daughter, to the long process involved in her grief journey. From Pain to Peace is a message of hope and healing and has been an inspiration to thousands. It is a story of courage, of doubt and faith, of anger and rage.

Anger will eat away at your soul.

It can turn to deep depression and can be emotionally debilitating. Bitterness and unforgiveness are emotional suicides that inflict constant pain and steal joy.

When you reach this depth of despair--when life seems like it will never be good again--how do you go on. How do you overcome a rage that burns like a volcano? Pat Bluth was that volcano.

This is a story of tragedy, but it is also a story of great joy. Pat discovered a joy and an intimacy with God she never knew possible. She came to experience his love and peace beyond measure.

You will discover a proven path to finding peace and a spiritual healing. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and The Compassionate Friends were two organizations that were helpful in Pat's grief journey. You will learn how these organizations can be helpful to you in dealing with the death of a child or other grief issues.

In this book you will discover:

• Learn common symptoms of grief
• Suggestions for helping you process your grief
• Understand your feelings and emotions as you grieve
• Benefits of accepting help and support
• Forgiving is not easy, but one that is possible
• Steps to forgiving and to enjoy life again
• Forgiveness can be your answer to finding peace
• Healing will bring you joy, laughter and peace again

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Author Biography

Pat Bluth is an author, bereaved parent, licensed family therapist, grief facilitator, and speaker. Pat holds a Master's Degree in Community Counseling and is a certified Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has served as a Christian family therapist, facilitated Hospice grief groups, and is a frequent speaker for Mother's Against Drunk Driving, and other groups. Pat helped start her local MADD chapter. Her message of hope and healing has been an inspiration to thousands. She lives in Brainerd, Minnesota, with her husband, Gary.