Summary of It's OK That You're Not OK

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. When life shatters from a painful loss or unexpected tragedy, the first thing you need to understand is this: there is nothing wrong with grief. Megan Devine explains it simply: “Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form.” It’s a natural, sane response to loss, yet our culture often treats grief as a problem to be cured as quickly as possible. In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Devine offers a profound shift in how we approach both grief and how we support those who endure it. Drawing on her own experience as both a therapist and a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her partner, Devine speaks with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She challenges the cultural expectation of returning to a “normal” or “happy” life, offering instead a healthier middle path—one that allows us to live alongside grief, not erase it. This compelling book teaches readers why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual guidance often make grief more difficult, and how dismantling myths about grief—such as stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals—can help us accept grief as a mystery to honor rather than a problem to solve. Devine also provides practical tools for managing stress, improving sleep, and easing anxiety—without trying to “fix” the pain. Additionally, the book offers invaluable insights for supporting loved ones through grief, with essays, checklists, and skills to comfort others as they navigate loss.