Mesa Reads Together Presents: Steps in the Sand: How to Help a Grieving Friend

Following the loss of a loved one, people often go on to suffer a secondary loss of friendship or relationship, because others don't know what to say or how to support them.  As author Michelle Cleveland talks about her book Steps in the Sand: How to Help a Grieving Friend and what compelled her to write and publish it, she will also discuss practical guidance and advice to those who are wanting to help their grieving friend but don't know where to begin.

About the Author Michelle Cleveland

Welcome to Michelle's remarkable journey - a voyage not just across landscapes, but into the very heart of human connection. In September 2022, she made a life-altering decision, selling her house to embark on a mission to save lives.  Over the course of this transformative odyssey, Michelle has covered more than 40,000 miles, traversing 30 states and a Canadian province.

The roots of Michelle's advocacy run deep, reaching back to 2016 when she faced an unimaginable tragedy - losing two of her children to suicide.  This devastating experience ignited a passionate commitment to preventing others from enduring the same heart-wrenching fallout.  Founder of the nonprofit Project 24 Seven, Michelle is dedicated to bringing about positive change in the realm of suicide prevention, providing a new tool in the fight against suicide.  Join Michelle on this extraordinary journey, where resilience, compassion, and action intersect to create a narrative of courage and transformation.

Mesa Reads Together: as part of Mesa Reads, our year-long celebration, November 1 - December 15, we're all reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Look for library programs during this time that complement the books' themes of mental health.