Newport Author Releases Guided Grief Journal After 15 Years of Real-World Use

Tracy LeRoux's "Good Grieve" offers a 90-day devotional to help those navigating loss

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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After experiencing multiple personal losses, including the death of her father while she was 35 weeks pregnant and later holding her stepfather's hand as he passed, Newport author Tracy LeRoux created a structured grief journal resource she wished she had. For 15 years, over 1,500 copies of "Good Grieve: A 90-Day Devotional Journal for Grief & Loss" circulated privately before being released nationwide on Amazon this month.

Why it matters

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and most people are unprepared for the disorientation and exhaustion that comes with loss. LeRoux's interactive journal aims to provide a safe space to process emotions, gentle structure, and permission for grieving people to arrive exactly as they are.

The details

Unlike traditional grief books that explain stages or prescribe timelines, "Good Grieve" is a 239-page guided journal with 90 daily entries. Each entry includes a meaningful quote or Scripture, a short reflection, a guided journaling prompt, and dedicated space to process thoughts and emotions. The journal is organized around four essential threads: Embracing the Journey, Honoring the Love, Seeking Support & Guidance, and A Foundation of Hope.

  • Tracy LeRoux began writing the journal after experiencing multiple personal losses over 15 years ago.
  • For 15 years, over 1,500 copies of "Good Grieve" circulated privately before being released nationwide on Amazon this month.

The players

Tracy LeRoux

The author of "Good Grieve: A 90-Day Devotional Journal for Grief & Loss" and a Newport, Rhode Island resident. She holds an MS from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, runs a boutique real estate brokerage, and is an adjunct marketing professor.

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What they’re saying

“Grief doesn't follow a timeline. GOOD GRIEVE doesn't tell you how to grieve — it simply walks beside you while you do.”

— Tracy LeRoux, Author

The takeaway

Tracy LeRoux's "Good Grieve" journal provides a much-needed resource for those navigating the disorienting and exhausting experience of grief, offering a safe space to process emotions, gentle structure, and permission to arrive exactly as they are during this difficult season.