The Tear Soup Recipe

The Tear Soup Recipe

Taken directly from the back of the book, Tear Soup, these tips can be used to help those grieving any type of loss. Print a copy to read during quiet times, pass them on to a grieving friend, or print a bunch of copies to share in a support or with a grief class.

• a pot full of tears
• one heart willing to be broken open
• a dash of bitters
• a bunch of good friends
• many handfuls of comfort food
• a lot of patience
• buckets of water to replace the tears
• plenty of exercise
• a variety of helpful reading material
• enough self care
• season with memories
• optional; one good therapist and/or support group

Choose the size pot that fits your loss. It’s ok to increase the pot size if you miscalculated. Combine ingredients. Set temperature for a moderate heat. Cooking times will vary depending on the ingredients needed. Strong flavors mellow over time. Stir often. Cook no longer than you need to.

• be creative
• trust your instincts
• cry when you want to, laugh when you can
• freeze some to use as a starter for next time
• write your own soup making in a journal so you won’t forget 

Download a copy of the Tear Soup Recipe Here

Exerpt From: Tear Soup, a recipe for healing after loss By Pat Schwiebert & Chuck DeKlyen
Illustrated by Taylor Bills
© Grief Watch 1999