After his wife died in 1998, Marvin Petsel knew little about dealing with the issues of grief and mourning. Of course he would not admit that to anyone. He simply plowed ahead in his work and tried to stuff the pain of grief. The experiences of lonellyness, finding new friends and living a new chapter in his life eventually led him on a journey of personal growth. He was trained and became a volunteer facilitator at Journey of Hope Grief Support Center, a non-profit for grieving children and their families. A a facilitator he found reciprocal learning and hope through the group sharing of stories. He sought information and found few resources addresssing male grief. His book "Grief: The Lonely Road, A Widower's Journey Toward Hope" is written as a result of his experiences combined some of his personal research on male grief. 

Marvin Petsel is certified in the study of death and dying (CT) by the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). 

Marvin is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in Toastmasters International and is happy to speak to groups, clubs and associations regarding grief. Contact him at marvinspeak@griefthelonelyroad.com