About Us
Lena Alton
Lena Alton is a thoughtful and compassionate writer whose work is fueled by empathy and a deep understanding of grief. In her debut book, Died Suddenly, Now What?, she offers readers more than guidance, she offers a steady hand when life is turned upside down.
With a voice that is both gentle and practical, Lena walks alongside those facing sudden loss, helping them navigate the first overwhelming hours, plan meaningful goodbyes, manage the necessary paperwork, and most importantly, find the strength to take one breath at a time. Her mission is simple yet profound: to remind us that we don’t have to face loss alone, and we don’t need all the answers at once.
Four gentle stages to guide your first steps through grief.
Shock and Early Disbelief
Handling Urgent Decisions
Balancing Grief and Duties
Starting the Healing Journey
Gentle Guidance Through Sudden Loss
Reflections, practical steps, and compassionate insights to help you navigate grief one day at a time.
The First 24 Hours After Sudden Loss
The first day after losing someone unexpectedly can feel unreal. This post offers gentle guidance for handling immediate responsibilities—without forgetting your need to pause, breathe, and allow rest within the shock of grief.
Balancing Grief and Practical Decisions
Paperwork, calls, and urgent tasks arrive quickly after sudden loss. Here, I share ways to approach responsibilities step by step while protecting the space your heart needs to grieve, reflect, and heal without being overwhelmed.
Why Compassion Is the Greatest Gift We Can Give
In grief, even the smallest acts of kindness can carry great weight. This entry reflects on how compassion—from others and ourselves—can ease sorrow, bring comfort, and offer peace during life’s hardest days.