Understanding Codestiny Sheryl Sandberg CEO

By Ann Allen


People at some time or other often face the loss of a loved one. It is this experience that helped the expert on Codestiny Sheryl Sandberg find resilience in relation to the sudden and unexpected passing Dave Goldberg, a loving husband and father. Anyone who has experienced this type of loss knows that the experience can be quite overwhelming.

In 2015, Mr. Goldberg died suddenly and unexpectedly while on vacation in Mexico from a heart attack. It was an event that devastated and destroyed Ms. Sandberg. As a result, the businesswoman decided to document the emotional journey as part of the grieving process. As a result, the businesswoman and author now shares that experience in a book titled Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy.

One main point the author makes is that why people can eventually move forward in life, grief never goes away completely. Although, while sadness remains, it can and will get better with time. According to Sheryl, the title of the book is based on a Facebook post written shortly after the loss during the first 30 days of grief.

While most people would rather a loved one be present after death, this is not an option. As such, Sheryl calls this Option A. Whereas, Option B allows for others to substitute or sit in for the lost loved one. As Option A is not available, then Option B becomes the only possibility. So, after using Option B as a mantra, Sheryl began to face the adversity head on in the realization that nothing could replace that which the businesswoman had lost.

In conjunction with the book, there is also an online resource named after the book known as OptionB.org, the website offers information, guides, resource materials and an online discussion group for individuals going through adversity, grief and hardship. As a result, many individuals have found support and solidarity by talking with others whom have or are going through similar situations.

Individuals facing adversity through hardship, loss or other factors share stories with others going through similar experiences on the forum. In doing so, many find solace, solidarity and support. In addition, the organization also provides resources which can assist in building resilience.

In most cases, while experiencing the initial shock of loss, most people feel like nothing will make life better after such loss. Even when others talk about how one has overcome loss in the past, most just can not comprehend or process the idea during this time. For, this stage is only one of several stages an individual goes through when experiencing this type loss.

It should be noted that while this is the case, there is no set amount of resilience which individuals are born with, something a psychologist once told Sheryl while going through the process. Ultimately, each person is different and it can often take some longer than others to move through the grieving process.




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