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Deborah Anthony

Deborah Anthony was born into a middle class family and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, with the exception of a decade spent in Quebec during her early childhood. As the second of five children, she developed a deep sense of resilience and empathy qualities that would shape her perspective on life.

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Our Compatible Grief

When I was a child, I loved a puzzle game called connect the dots. It was often found in coloring books, and by drawing lines from one dot to the next, a picture would slowly emerge. In many ways, I have always seen life through that same lens.

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When I was a child, I loved a puzzle game called connect the dots. It was often found in coloring books, and by drawing lines from one dot to the next, a picture would slowly emerge. In many ways, I have always seen life through that same lens.

Each person who enters our lives represents a dot. As they come and go, they contribute to the everevolving picture of who we are. Just like in the puzzle, if we stay stuck on a single dot, we cannot move forward. No matter who that dot represents or how they leave, it is not meant to be the end of our journey. Some dots are harder to move on from than others, but movement is necessary.

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Deborah Anthony's 'Our Compatible Grief' gave me language for a grief I thought was unspeakable. Her honesty is both raw and tender. It felt like a warm hand guiding me through a storm.
Maria Jensen Winnipeg, Manitoba
Maria Jensen
As a bereaved father myself, I felt seen in a way I haven't in decades. Deborah's story of Erin reminded me of my own daughter, and her wisdom helped me reframe my pain.
Tomás Villanueva San Diego, California
Tomás Villanueva
Reading this book was like sitting with a compassionate friend who simply understands. Deborah’s words soothed parts of my heart that have been aching for years.
Janet Collins Halifax, Nova Scotia
Janet Collins
This isn’t just a book about grief, it’s a manual for rediscovering yourself through sorrow. Deborah brings the kind of clarity only someone who has walked through fire can offer.
Eli Morgan Edinburgh, Scotland
Eli Morgan
I appreciated how Deborah weaves journaling and self-discovery into the process of healing. Her voice is strong but gentle, an anchor in a sea of uncertainty.
Priya Desai Vancouver, BC
Priya Desai
'Our Compatible Grief' met me where no therapist or book had before. Deborah Anthony breaks silence in a way that invites connection. Every bereaved parent should read this.
Nathaniel ReedFredericton, New Brunswick
Nathaniel Reed
This book made me cry, breathe deeply, and then finally smile. It is a gift to those of us who have lived the unimaginable and are learning to live again.
Claire DuboisMontreal, Quebec
Claire Dubois
I stumbled upon this book at just the right time. Deborah's honesty and compassion transcended distance and culture. I felt like she was speaking directly to me.
Angela Mbatha Nairobi, Kenya
Angela Mbatha
As someone who supports grieving families in my community, this book opened my eyes to the depth of a parent’s loss. It’s a resource I now recommend to everyone.
Rodney Simmons Dallas, Texas
Rodney Simmons
Our Compatible Grief' helped me bridge silence between me and my sister, who lost her son. Deborah's reflections are both poetic and practical. This is sacred work.
Haruko Tanaka Kyoto, Japan
Haruko Tanaka
This is not a grief book. This is a survival guide, a memoir, and a celebration of a mother’s unyielding love. It gave me permission to cry, and to hope.
Lisa O’Connell Dublin, Ireland
Lisa O’Connell
Deborah’s guidance on journaling was transformative for me. I’ve been writing daily since reading it, and I feel closer to my late son than ever before.
Bobby Chen Richmond, British Columbia
Bobby Chen
The sections on inner peace were like breathing lessons for the soul. Deborah reminds us that grief and joy can coexist. Her courage is infectious.
Sandra McKnightMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Sandra McKnight
A friend gave me this book after my nephew died. I didn’t expect to read it all in one weekend. Deborah Anthony writes with both grit and grace.
Omar Latif Toronto, Ontario
Omar Latif
This book found me when I thought nothing could touch the pain. Deborah helped me find the language for my grief, and, more importantly, for my healing.
Emma WrightNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Emma Wright

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