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It’s OK That You’re Not OK

Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand

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By: Megan Devine
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Grief doesn’t need to be ‘fixed’ – here’s the support you really need.


When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, the first thing to know is there is nothing wrong with grief. ‘Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form,’ says Megan Devine, and ‘it is a natural and sane response to loss.’ So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible?

In It’s OK That You’re Not OK – a new classic that has already helped thousands of people – grief expert Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both our own experience of grief and the way we support others.

Having experienced grief from both sides, as a therapist and as a witness to the accidental drowning of her beloved partner, Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love and healing. In this heartfelt book, you’ll learn:

- Why well-meaning advice can make it harder for people in grief
- Why doing away with stages, timetables and unrealistic ideals is key
- How to manage stress and anxiety – and improve sleep – without ‘fixing’ pain

Whether you are grieving yourself or supporting someone else, this much-loved book will give you the skills to face loss with strength and grace, and, most importantly, build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it.

© Megan Devine 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

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loved this book so much ,so I sent hard copies to others I know greiving, who are simply expected to get over their loss in some public health measured time period . No other book on grief came close in giving me such comfort and I have read so many searching for the reason I haven't gone back to normal

what I needed so much

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Amazing book, helped me so much in my first month that I don't have words to describe. I wish there was more, but is a good start. Thank you for sharing your history Megan. 🙏 ❤️

Everything you need after loosing someone you love

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this book articulates so well what the bereaved go through as well as giving you tools to handle living after grief.

recommended. Honest account of grief

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A great support and helped me understand and come to terms with my grief and start to cope with the profound and ongoing change in my life following the recent tragic death of our son- beautifully read by the author. Will be listened to many times over the months and years to come.

So comforting

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The best kindest most useful book on grief I have read. It’s compassionate, real, helpful and wise. If you are in grief or know someone suffering buy this book

A comforting arm around your shoulders

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