The Price We Pay

In the wake of profound loss, grief becomes a journey of transformation for a diverse group of individuals seeking solace, understanding, and healing. Five years after the devastating loss of her son, Colleen Friesen-a compassionate woman no stranger to sorrow-forms a grief group called The Price We Pay. Drawing from her own experiences with loss, she guides its members through the complexity of grief in sessions held in a cozy café during Saskatchewan's blistering winter. From Sarah, a college student who recently lost her father, to Ray, a young widower battling anger and guilt, to Paul, an Indigenous man whose loss of a friend unearths long-repressed grief and reconnects him with his heritage-they discover that while sorrow may isolate, it can also ignite a personal evolution, both within and beyond. Through their discoveries, revelations, and vulnerable moments, the group grows closer together, forming a lasting bond that becomes the foundation for their future journeys in life. Comforting, inspiring, and with interactive questions posed to the reader at the end of each chapter, The Price We Pay not only explores and embraces grief and the many forms it takes, but also expands on themes of resilience, connection, and the enduring nature of love.