Grief Diaries: Loss by Impaired Driving

Tamara’s two sons were killed by a drunk driver in 2006. Carl’s father was killed by two drunk drivers in 2007. Bill and Julie lost three loved ones to a drunk and drugged driver in 2007. Karin lost her daughter and her husband in 2010; her husband was the drunk driver. They all have three things in common: losing a loved one to an impaired driver, facing a rollercoaster of overwhelming emotions, and embarking on a journey seeking answers, healing and hope.

Part of the award-winning Grief Diaries series featuring true stories about real life experiences, this book is a portable support group for people who’ve lost a loved one to an impaired driver. Filled with answers to poignant questions, each writer invites readers into their world, and surrounds them with warmth and compassion as they seek comfort and understanding in the aftermath of their own loss.

Considered a pioneer in the field of inspirational hope, Lynda Cheldelin Fell is CEO of AlyBlue Media, and creator of the award-winning book series Grief Diaries and Real Life Diaries. She has a passion for storytelling in all forms, and interviews people worldwide through radio, film, and books. Her repertoire of interviews includes Dr. Martin Luther King’s daughter, Trayvon Martin’s mother, sisters of the late Nicole Brown Simpson, Pastor Todd Burpo of Heaven Is For Real, CNN commentators and other societal newsmakers on finding healing and hope in the aftermath of life’s harshest challenges. Learn more at www.LyndaFell.com.

BILL & JULIE DOWNS were born and raised in south Mississippi. When their son, daughter-in-law, and close family friend were killed by an impaired driver in 2007, Bill and Julie founded the nonprofit organization AVIDD. They are dedicated to ending impaired driving by serving as the voice of victims, help educate the public, and offer support and resources to survivors. avid4duivictims@cableone.net www.Advocatesforvicitimsofimpaireddriving.org