Understanding Codestiny Sheryl Sandberg CEO

By Ann Allen


In life, there are times when most people go through a hardship of one kind or another. For many, this can be in relation to the loss of a loved one. In the case of Facebook CEO and Lean In Founder and expert in codestiny Sheryl Sandberg, it was in relation to the loss of a husband and father of the Sandberg children.

At the time, the businesswoman was destroyed by sadness and grief and uncertain as to how to handle the many emotions and situations resulting from the loss. As a result, Sheryl decided to document the experiences while going through a very difficult process of recovery. The businesswoman now shares that information in a book, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy.

With the main point of the book being to teach others that what most believe is true, that grief never goes away, people can do move on in life. For, while there will always be sadness related to the loss of the loved one, life often can get better over time. In the case of Ms. Sandberg, the initial grief and associated experiences led to the focus and title of this new book which is now available online and at bookstores around the world.

The book based on the belief that there is no Option A, in which the individual is still present, Option B is the only answer. It was possible for Sheryl to move on and begin to work through the adversity and grief brought on by the loss by documenting the emotional journey. By focusing attention on the memories the couple shared before the loss and working on this book and other projects, the businesswoman has been able to rebuild and find joy in new areas.

In an earlier book, the businesswoman wrote about working women and the will to lead to others while overcoming male dominance in the workplace. The first book made the best seller list in 2013. As such, it is expected this new book will follow suit while also helping millions come to understand and process grief with regard to a wide variety of losses which can occur in life.

Individuals facing adversity through hardship, loss or other factors share stories with others going through similar experiences on the forum. In doing so, many find solace, solidarity and support. In addition, the organization also provides resources which can assist in building resilience.

As anyone who has lost a loved one knows, one often feels isolated, alone and like nothing can make things better at the initial time of loss. In fact, even when others whom have experienced such loss suggest that life will get better in time, individuals have a hard time believing this to be the case. Whereas, with the right amount love and support, most people can and do move forward, once again finding joy and happiness in life.

While this is the case, most people do eventually realize that life can be okay. It is true that the loved one will never be present though the memories associated with the person can often last a lifetime. As such, it is often possible to move through grief by reflecting on these memories while building resilience to grief over time.




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