Losing a loved one after suicide loss is one of life’s most difficult experiences.
For families navigating grief, the practical task of sorting through a loved one’s belongings can feel overwhelming.
QLD author Anne Peters, interior design and Feng Shui expert, has drawn on decades of professional experience and personal loss to create her new book, Belongings.
Belongings is a compassionate, practical guide for anyone facing the emotional challenge of managing a loved one’s possessions. Whether it has been weeks, months, or even years since the passing, or if someone is moving into care, this book provides gentle guidance to help you decide what to keep, what to release, and how to honour memories attached to each item especially after suicide loss.
“Belongings is the culmination of my life’s work in helping people create homes that reflect who they are and bring them comfort. Every object tells a story. When items associated with sadness or obligation are gently released, the room and the person always feel lighter,” says Anne Peters.
Turning a Difficult Task into Healing
Anne has witnessed firsthand how sorting through possessions can become an act of healing. From private homes to care facilities, she has guided friends and families through transitions with clarity and compassion. Her book is ideal for:
Families coping with the death of a loved one
Friends or co-workers helping someone through this process
Anyone preparing a home for sale or transition
The book is more than a practical guide—it’s a quiet companion for grief, remembrance, and emotional wellbeing, offering simple steps to reduce overwhelm while honouring memories.
Expert Endorsements
Mental health professionals have praised Belongings for its supportive and practical approach:
“The advice and process provided in this book are logical, practical, and gentle without any ‘fluff’. It offers straightforward ceremonies to help cultivate wellbeing and process grief in a healthy way,” says Brenda M. Whitton, Clinical Psychologist and author.
About the Author
Anne Peters brings over 30 years of experience in interior design and Feng Shui, helping clients craft spaces that nurture the soul. Her expertise extends to grief support, particularly suicide bereavement, having lost her long-time friend and dance partner, Brett. Anne is a contributing expert with Postvention Australia and has drawn from both personal and professional experience to write Belongings.
Belongings is available now in Paperback (AUD $14.85) and Kindle ($4.50).
