Child Loss Grief

Leo LOVES Christmas. And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it’s the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong! The fairylights are in a tangle, the tree’s wonky and the Christmas biscuits taste AWFUL. Soon Leo decides he’s had enough – he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY. Then Leo wakes up on Christmas morning – and it’s gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn’t going to let it get away that easily. With the help of his best friends, Prisha and Ivan, he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back.

Tens of thousands of women and families every year lose a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. The statistics are sobering - between 10 percent and 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, 1 percent in stillbirth, and nearly 23,000 babies die before their first birthday - but statistics alone miss the depth of the hurt. Each loss is personal and devastating.

Steven enjoys spending time with his elderly neighbor, Mr. Fazone. While they share cannoli from a local bakery, Mr. Fazone regales Steven with tales of how Brooklyn was when he was young. When his friend passes away unexpectedly, how will Steven cope with his loss?

My Disappearing Mother: A Memoir of Magic and Loss is far more than a memoir on the devastation that comes with dementia, a cognitive impairment that affects fifty-five million people worldwide. Finnamore beautifully chronicles her mother's rich and varied life journey, from her birth in Puerto Rico during the height of the Depression to ferrying to the United States, in hopes of a better life. On U.S. soil, her mother, Bunny, started working as a performer for enlisted men, then became a secretary, and eventually a professional clairvoyant.

You’re riding an emotional roller coaster that takes your breath away. You find yourself going from happy to sad to mad in a heartbeat. Your relationships with family, friends, and coworkers feel strained or uncomfortable, and your energy is so low that it’s hard to get out of bed and keep moving throughout the day.

If you know someone who is experiencing deep loss tethered to nightmarish lunacy escorting inconsolable pain. And you're trying to understand what he or she is going through or why he or she doesn't seem to be able to be consoled. Or maybe you, yourself, are one who is experiencing this horror. The Ripple Maker's prose is much like that of "A Pilgrim's Progress." While there is no easy way to gain this insight, The Ripple Maker does offer understanding. This book was written by a man during the first few weeks after losing his son horrifically and suddenly. Being his son's father was the ...

Every year, some two million parents in the US suffer the death of a son or daughter. The unnatural sequence of the child's preceding the parent in death creates a wrenching loss and overwhelming emotional and spiritual disorientation. Most of these bereaved parents find relief from their isolation only in the company of others like themselves. The Grieving Garden offers support, understanding, and, ultimately, comfort and hope from those who have sowed the same tears over the death of a child.

Belum pun usia Oktober lima belas tahun, ibunya meninggal dunia, menjadikannya anak yatim piatu. Tinggal bersama-sama mak cik dan pak ciknya serta dua orang sepupunya, Oktober terpaksa berdepan dengan sikap permusuhan sepupunya, Jing An. Pada masa yang sama, Oktober dilanda dilema.

Do you want a glimmer of hope in the face of loss? Discover these reflections that can bring you comfort during your time of mourning.Are you dealing with the loss of someone you love? Do you have the desire to seek God in the shadow of grief? Are you looking for encouragement and a boost in your faith? Kimberley Payne’s life with her granddaughter was cut short by her sudden death at seven months old. Here she shares her honest journey through overwhelming loss and the hope to be found in God’s promise that death is not the end. Until Heaven is a book of stories and poems from the ...

Nellie's mother died suddenly after an illness and Nellie misses her terribly. Elfa tries to comfort Nellie by giving her something very special.

Katie Woo's dog, Goldie, was very old. Goldie became sick and died. Katie will miss her friend. She is glad that she has lots of happy memories of Goldie.

Lean Not on Your Understanding takes you on a mother's journey, as she struggles to cope with the death of her daughter. It describes the intense nature of the changes that follow. The author, Frances Hart, offers specific, first hand advice drawn from her own experiences in managing the grief that accompanies such a deep and personal loss.

When Lu Spinney's 29-year-old son, Miles, flies up on his snowboard, "he knows he is not in control as he is taken by force up the ramp," writes his mother, "skewing sideways as his board clips the edge and then he is hurtling, spinning up, up into the free blue sky ahead.... " He lands hard on the ice and falls into a coma. Thus begins the erratic loss - Miles first in a coma and then trapped in a fluctuating state of minimal consciousness - that unravels over the next five years.

Representing families of all backgrounds, I'll See You in Your Dreams Tonight shows children that they can still have adventures, both magical and mundane, with loved ones who have passed on—whether meeting amazing creatures in wild and far off places or simply sharing secrets together and telling each other stories.

A Bridge of Hope tells the heart-wrenching story of the loss of Camilla Neff’s first full-term baby girl, Serena Nadine, who died unexpectedly during delivery. With compassion and empathy for grieving parents everywhere, Neff describes the raw emotions and anguish that she faced. She shares the deeply personal journey of wading through the layers of grief and pain that engulfed her, to learning to live again in a new reality after her world was shattered.

Paws and Purpose: Inspiring Animal Tales of Healing and Transformation" takes readers on a heartfelt journey through stories of connection, healing, and the profound impact animals can have on our lives. Here's a glimpse into what awaits within its pages: What’s Inside: Heartwarming Stories - Be inspired by heartwarming tales of resilience, love, and the transformative power of the human-animal bond. Perspective and Insight - Gain valuable insight into the profound ways animals can teach us about ourselves, love, and the world around us. Emotional Resonance: Connect deeply with the ...

There are many reasons why people grieve. In my case, I had the sudden loss of my two children who were killed in a car accident, and I was badly injured, when we were hit by a person driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol. There are certain basic similarities to what happens to us when we suffer a devastating loss. There are patterns or stages that many of us have heard about. But I fully believe that every experience of grief is unique to the individual who goes through it. So no one can tell you how to grieve. Your journey will be your own. I wrote this book to express to you my ...

Safiya and her mum have never seen eye to eye. Her mum doesn’t understand Safiya’s love of gaming and Safiya doesn't think they have anything in common. As Safiya struggles to fit in at school she wonders if her mum wishes she was more like her confident best friend Elle. But then her mum falls into a coma and, when Safiya waits by her bedside, she finds herself in a strange and magical world that looks a bit like one of her games. And there’s a rebellious teenage girl, with a secret, who looks suspiciously familiar …

Shattered: A Mother’s Journey Through Life After Losing a Child is a book written by Shanteria Jackson. In this book, Shanteria shares her testimony and experience of healing and grieving after losing a child. She goes into exquisite details about the worst pain she has ever felt, her pregnancy, her son’s birth, his death, and burial. This pain caused her to blame God at times and curse his name.

SCRIPT A chilling script telling of loss and the very human need for revenge in the face of a complete lack of justice. A deep, dark testament to human nature when confronted by the political correctness of todays society. There has been a series of child abductions from a community. None of the children have been found. The latest has been the daughter of Detective Sergeant Bruce Simmons. After being missing for several days Simmons returns to work. His old criminal enemy – Gilbraith – has a son missing. Together this unlikely pair makes a formidable duo that pursues an understandable ...