Feeling like grief’s got you in a chokehold, and not in a cool, action-hero kind of way? Wonder if screaming into your pillow at 3 AM is a hobby you should list on your dating profile? Grief Sucks; But Your Life Doesn't Have To is here to throw you a lifeline and maybe even a few laughs along the way.

Brooke Carlock gets it. She's been through the grief grinder, having lost her dad, mom, stepmom, and ten-year-old daughter in a span of a year and a half. This book isn’t your typical “let’s hold hands and cry it out” guide. Nah, it’s more like that friend who says, “Yep, this sucks. Let’s figure it out together.”

Picture a day where you can talk about your loved one without automatically welling up. Or better yet, imagine cracking a smile or—dare we say it—letting out an actual laugh without immediately feeling guilty. Brooke’s here to show you that it’s possible to carry your grief without letting it pin you down.

With Grief Sucks; But Your Life Doesn't Have To, expect to find a mix of cheeky advice, real-talk, and stories that’ll make you nod so hard you risk giving yourself whiplash. Brooke’s approach is like that one friend who’s not afraid to tell you there’s something stuck in your teeth while making you feel like you can conquer the world, spinach smile and all.

So, if you’re ready to tackle grief with a bit more sass and a lot less fluff, let’s dive in. Who knows? By the end, you might just find yourself believing that life can suck a little less, even when it feels like the universe is giving you the middle finger.