We Should Have Grown Old Together: Grief as a teacher, through life, love, leadership and death. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781763827257)

We Should Have Grown Old Together is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the profound journey of love, loss, and healing. Author Heidi Prowse OAM shares her transformative experience of loving Andrew, a man living with cystic fibrosis, and the inevitable grief following his passing. This narrative offers solace and guidance to those navigating the complex emotions associated with the death of a loved one as she explores--grief as a teacher, through life, love, leadership and death.

In this intimate account, Heidi reflects on:

• Embracing Love Amidst Uncertainty: Discovering joy and purpose in a relationship overshadowed by the looming reality of terminal illness.

• Navigating the Grieving Process: Understanding the unpredictable nature of grief and finding pathways to resilience and hope.

• Mental Health and Mourning: Exploring the essential role of mental well-being in processing loss and fostering personal growth.

• Honouring a Loved One's Memory: Transforming sorrow into a celebration of life by living fully and meaningfully.

Heidi's story is complemented by reflective exercises and evidence-based insights, making it a valuable resource for grief support. Whether you're mourning the death of a spouse, partner, or someone dear, this book offers compassionate understanding and practical tools to aid in your healing journey. You may be experiencing anticipatory grief, through the diagnosis of a loved one, this book is for you.

We Should Have Grown Old Together is more than a memoir; it's an inspirational guide for anyone seeking to navigate the pre or aftermath of loss, find strength in adversity, and embrace life anew.

About the Author:

She's the kind of person who makes you feel like you belong, even when your world has been turned upside down. She knows grief-not just the kind that lingers in the quiet moments but the kind that reshapes everything. When she fell in love with Andrew, she knew their time together would be limited. But that didn't stop her from loving him fiercely, laughing with him, and building a life filled with moments that mattered.

After losing him, she didn't just carry on-she found ways to honour his memory. She rallied a whole community through the Santa Speedo Shuffle, raising over $1 million for people living with cystic fibrosis. She took her own pain and turned it into action, expanding mental health programs that have helped thousands of young people navigate life's hardest seasons.

Heidi doesn't pretend grief is something you get over. She believes it's something you learn to carry-and she's spent years helping others find the strength to do the same.