Crying Out Loud

A compassionate guide to navigating the complex journey of grief, from New York Times bestselling author, therapist, and grief expert Dr. Laura Berman. AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER Grief doesn’t like to be quiet. It doesn’t care for euphemisms, small talk, or polite avoidance. It wants to be felt—fully, honestly, and out loud. In Crying Out Loud, renowned therapist and bestselling author Dr. Laura Berman draws from decades of clinical experience and the devastating loss of her own son to show us that grief is not just pain—it is a portal. When met directly, it becomes a path of transformation that burns away what is not essential, expands your heart, and connects you more deeply to life and love. Blending grounded therapeutic tools with spiritual insight, this book helps you: Process overwhelming emotions and mental fog Reconnect with your body to release stored pain Channel grief into creativity, growth, and renewed purpose Build meaningful connections with both the living and the departed With simple practices for every level of emotional energy, Crying Out Loud is a wise, healing companion. This is not about “getting over” loss—it’s about stepping through it and emerging more whole, more aligned, and more alive.