Hi there. I’m Shelby Forsythia.
A grief coach who helps people rebuild life after loss.
I’m glad you’re here.
This page is a roundup of all the ways—free and paid—you can get support from me as you grow through grief.
Most popular:
New book: Of Course I’m Here Right Now
A compassionate, practical guide to what to say to someone who's grieving—rooted in real-life scripts, not platitudes.
Written for friends, family, coworkers, and professionals who are alongside grievers facing all sorts of losses.
Available everywhere books are sold!
Read along with me!
The next 6-week Of Course I’m Here Right Now book club begins September 9.
Replays available if you can’t attend live.
Free quiz! What’s Your Grief Supporter Strength?
Discover how you naturally show up for someone who’s grieving—and the small, actionable ways you can provide meaningful support.
Free workshop! Grow Through Grief
Learn my students’ three favorite tools that help you stop feeling stuck and start moving forward—in just 60 minutes!
Online grief support community: Life After Loss Academy
Ready to rebuild after devastating loss? Follow my 5-step GRIEF Method roadmap through on-demand video lessons and journaling prompts. Plus, get weekly group coaching with me every week in our private community.
This is is the program that has helped dozens of grievers create lives they truly love from the lives loss forced them to live.
Free quiz! What’s your grief support style?
The world is full of grief support resources, but how do you know which ones are right for you? Take this 2-minute quiz to find out and get three recommended resources to start moving forward.
Grieftastic book fair: Join me LIVE in Los Angeles November 13!
Join me and more than 30 grief authors live at the Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles for a one-of-a-kind gathering devoted to grief literacy, community, and connection.
Enjoy a day of conversations, panels, immersive experiences, and of course books, book signings, and takeaway tote bags aka “SAD SACKS.”
VIP Brunch: 10–11:30 a.m.
Book Fair: 12–4 p.m.
Use my code GRIEFBFF for 15% off tickets before they sell out.
Grief merch: Wear your grief out loud
Spark conversations on life after loss with t-shirts, totes, hats, magnets, stickers, and more.
All designed are created by me. Choose the color and size you prefer.
Free book preview! Your Grief, Your Way
Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss contains 366 short, daily entries for navigating life after the death of a loved one—perfect for grief brain! It also makes a great gift.
More than 20,000 copies sold!
Get even more grief support on my blog:
If listening is easier, check out my podcast Grief Grower:
Let’s connect!
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Breakup grief is real grief, even though “no one died.” Explore why relationship loss and divorce lead to genuine mourning, what makes healing different from death-related grief, the hidden shame behind relationship heartbreak, and 3 ways to start to heal. Plus learn 5 tips for supporting someone through a breakup.