Cristi Bundukamara, aka Dr. B, an esteemed psychiatric nurse practitioner and an expert in grief counseling, shares a deeply personal account of her experience in the 45 Days of Grief series. Bundukamara emphasizes the complexity of grief and how it differs for each person, describing her journey through controlled grief, an anger wall, and a transformative meltdown. She likens grief to layers of an onion or the strata of an archaeological dig, each layer telling its own story. Dr. B encourages a gentle approach to remove these layers of grief to avoid hurting one's soul or identity. She acknowledges her own experiences with anger and puts on a brave face when dealing with her outer layer of grief. Her insights offer valuable guidance and support to those grappling with grief.
Dr. B is an expert with deep empathy for those dealing with grief, with wide recognition and respect for her knowledge and experience. Her discourse is thoughtful and nuanced, emphasizing the importance of taking a compassionate and gentle approach to work through the layers of grief, using vivid metaphors to convey the opaque nature of the experience. The summary is that Bundukamara provides invaluable guidance and support to those struggling with grief.