Linda Henderson
Linda Henderson is a retired nurse with thirty-seven years of experience in compassionate care. After the tragic loss of her adult daughter Andrea, she found her new purpose in helping others navigate the complex journey of grief. She holds certifications in Professional Grief and Bereavement, Coping with Child Loss, and Grief and Bereavement Counselling. Linda is the author of a memoir called The Road of Love & Hope and the creator of the Triple-A framework: Acknowledgment, Action, and Appreciation, offering guidance to those seeking hope after loss.
Chapter 17: Torn by Grief, Tethered by Love
Linda Henderson’s world breaks when a texting truck driver rear-ends her daughter Andrea’s car, pushing it into oncoming traffic and killing Andrea and a coworker instantly. Numbness, rage, anxiety, and spiritual collapse follow, culminating in a moment in a field where Linda nearly gives up, until a flicker of hope pulls her back. She rebuilds through three pillars: Acknowledgment (naming and feeling the pain), Action (tiny, doable steps like stepping into the sun, daily walks, and writing The Road of Love & Hope), and Appreciation (nature, memories, gratitude). Grief remains, but love and purpose guide her forward.
Listen To Linda’s Podcast Here:
Episode 35: Grieving the Unthinkable:
A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Hope with Linda Henderson
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Empowered Grief Journey
Discover Linda’s story and 22 others inside The Empowered Grief Journey. A collection of voices who have faced the depths of loss and emerged transformed.
Through raw, heart-centered storytelling and deep reflection, each author shares how grief became their greatest teacher guiding them toward acceptance, resilience, and empowerment.
These stories remind us that grief is not something to escape, but a journey that awakens us to deeper wisdom, presence, and personal truth. Within these pages, you’ll find hope, reassurance, and the quiet strength that comes from choosing to live fully, even after loss.
Whether you are grieving a loved one or rediscovering yourself after change, this book will meet you where you are and invite you to rise, rebuild, and reconnect with your own inner power.
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