Grief Parent

Saying Goodbye to Dad covers the aspects of grieving the loss of one's father from a personal experience, not from a clinical or professional point of view. Listening to this will expand your awareness of the grieving process so it does not seem endless, realizing there is an end to the emotions you are experiencing, and that many are going through the identical journey.

Losing a parent is a traumatic blow, and the grief can seem unbearable. But you are not alone, and you can get through this. In this first book dedicated to the experience of adults who have lost a parent, expert on grief Katherine Fair Donnelly shares intimate, telling interviews with surviving sons and daughters and presents practical ways in which surviving family members can take steps toward recovering from their devastating loss.

The death of an adult child is a profound and devastating experience, shattering the hearts of parents and leaving them in a labyrinth of grief. In this compassionate and deeply moving guide, you will find solace, understanding, and practical advice to navigate the journey of grief and healing. "How to Survive the Death of an Adult Child" offers a lifeline to those grappling with this unimaginable loss. Through heartfelt stories, expert insights, and healing strategies, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap to cope with profound sorrow and find a way to embrace life once again.

Losing a pet feels like losing a part of yourself. They weren’t just animals—they were companions, confidants, and family. Their absence creates an empty space, leaving behind quiet moments and loneliness that can be hard to explain. Grieving a pet is deeply personal, layered with emotions like sadness, guilt, and anger. You may feel regretful over the things left undone. Memories bring both tears and smiles as the pain of their absence clashes with the joy they brought.

If you told Sandy Long six years ago that she would be carrying a baby that belonged to another couple, she would have thought you were crazy. Then things happened that changed her life. First, her husband died leaving making her a young widow with two children. Next, she found herself barely able to support her family with limited financial resources coming to her. She tried to do the best she could for her children but was watching them quickly move through their teenage years. A chance meeting with a woman who was a surrogate exposed her to something she was previously unaware of. Women ...

Individuals approaching the end of life, and their loved ones, face many challenges - but as hospice nurse Karen Whitley Bell reassures us, this difficult time also offers an opportunity to explore and rediscover a richer meaning in life. Drawing on her years of experience, Bell has created a comprehensive, insightful guide to every aspect of hospice care and the final stages of life. For people in hospice care, as well as their friends and families, this is an indispensable reference, a trustworthy source of comfort and spiritual healing.

Introducing an Empowering Guide by Irene Rodway, Esq. - A Compassionate Expert Who Transformed Her Personal Struggle into a Lifeline for Others! In "Preparing, Planning And Paying For Long-Term Care," author Irene Rodway shares her intimate journey of navigating the complex healthcare system when her own husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. As an attorney, she thought she had the knowledge and resources to tackle any challenge. However, Irene was taken aback by the overwhelming difficulty of navigating the system and securing the necessary care for her loved one. Motivated by her...

All Sam dreams of is being the next big tennis champion. But when she suffers a great loss at such a young age, she finds it hard to believe in herself. She becomes so scared of losing people that she hides her feelings to protect her heart. Will she ever let anyone close enough to truly love her? Sam never realised, her toughest match would be against life itself. Just Sam is a standalone YA Contemporary Romance that may appeal to readers of The Summer I turned Pretty, and To All the Boys I've Loved Before. With strong themes of grief, love, family, ambition and friendship, this story will...

Nine-year-old David has recently lost his mother to a freak accident, his salesman father is constantly on the road, and he is letting his anger out on his grandmother. Sarcastic and bossy 13-year-old Primrose lives with her childlike, fortuneteller mother, and a framed picture is the only evidence of the father she never knew. Despite their differences, David and Primrose forge a tight yet tumultuous friendship.

The Hurting Parent takes a realistic approach to the problems young people face today - peer pressure, easy access to drugs and alcohol, and cultural influences that pull them from their family's faith. The Lewises acknowledge there are no simple formulas or simple answers. But the biblical insight, emotional understanding, and practical encouragement they offer will be life changing.

Step Into Self-Compassion: Discover a Kinder World Are you your own toughest critic? Would you like to navigate life's challenges with kindness and understanding, starting with yourself? Explore the profound power of self-compassion through immersive guided meditation journeys that provide your daily dose of self-kindness. Embark on transformative journeys over a bridge of forgiveness, visit a crystal healing house, explore a magical castle, relax in a cozy cottage, wander through a beautiful garden, and walk along a tranquil beach as the sun sets. These meditations guide you through self-...

Tyler Feder had just white-knuckled her way through her first year of college when her super cool mom was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Now, with a decade of grief and nervous laughter under her belt, Tyler shares the story of that gut-wrenching, heart-pounding, extremely awkward time in her life. Dancing at the Pity Party is a frank and refreshingly funny look at what it’s like to grieve - for anyone struggling with loss who just wants someone to get it.

Are you still carrying the echoes of childhood wounds into your adult life? You may be unaware, but this book can help you explore where you stand. Unlock the power of self-compassion and reconnect with the child within in Healing Your Inner Child, a transformative 10-step journey to emotional freedom.This book offers a compassionate, practical approach to understanding and healing childhood wounds that may be affecting your present life. Through gentle self-discovery, proven techniques, and actionable exercises, you'll learn to identify unconscious patterns, develop healthy coping ...

I came to heal a child's heart, never expecting to lose my own to his brooding, widowed father. I never expected to fall in love while caring for a grieving child. My job was simple: help little Ethan find his voice again after the loss of his mother. But the moment I stepped into the Holt mansion, I felt the weight of more than just a child’s sorrow. His father, Alexander, is a man consumed by grief—strong, distant, and utterly captivating. As I work to bring light back into Ethan’s world, I find myself drawn to Alexander in ways I can’t ignore. His guarded heart calls to me, every...

Losing a child is a difficult journey and no parent should have to experience this excruciating loss. These brave parents share stories about their loss and how they work through their grief. Their hope is to provide encouragement and hope to any parent that experiences the loss of a child. We celebrate our children and the impact that they had and continuing to have on our lives.

Have you ever felt the world crumble around you? The unbearable pain, a testament to the deep love you shared with your child who is no longer here. Sheila West understands this pain intimately. In the darkest moments of grief over the loss of a child, Sheila becomes your compassionate guide, providing a book that will help you navigate the unique journey of loss and healing.

There are moments in life when the world stops, and with it, your heart. When you lose someone you loved deeply, the pain is indescribable—a hollow ache that consumes your every thought, leaving you stranded in a sea of grief. The weight of your sorrow can feel unbearable, and the silence that follows can be deafening. In these moments, it’s easy to feel like you’re alone, REFLECTIONS FROM THE SOUL grief recovery handbook is a path forward, a source of comfort to help you find happiness after loss and reclaim peace in the chaos. Through our healing book, you will find the space to ...

Family is complicated...but that's okay... Resolute is the second novella in the ongoing Andersen Family Saga. Noah Andersen had built his successful company from the ground up. He isn’t thrilled that several of his conference rooms have become a home-away-from-home for a team of government auditors trying to ferret out evidence to back up the anonymous tip received pointing in his direction. Noah knows where the tip came from. And now that he’s got his sister safely ensconced with their aunt he’s ready to take on the person responsible, her husband. But if he turns his brother-in-law...

Letters I Wish My Dad Wrote Funny, Soulful, and Slightly Inappropriate Reflections on Life, Loss, and the Mystery of Socks What if your dad could still give you advice—just when you needed it most? He never wrote these letters. So I did. Letters I Wish My Dad Wrote is a love letter to grief, laughter, socks that vanish in the dryer, and the very human mess of being alive. Part memoir, part imagined correspondence, and part philosophical hug, this book is what happens when you lose your father… and remember that energy isn’t destroyed—it’s transformed. His voice didn’t disappear....

Luke is the coolest sixth grader at Benjamin Wright Middle School. But when his dad dies unexpectedly—leaving the family penniless—his world is turned upside down. Forced to move with his family to Grandma’s house on Blackbeard Creek in the marsh, Luke must adjust to a strange, new life on the Georgia coast. In addition to the stress of being the new kid in school, Luke finds himself constantly teased and bullied by his mean cousin Buck. Just when he thinks life can’t get much worse, Luke almost drowns on a cold, moonless night while mullet jumping. Then, after Luke and Buck get ...