Because of Amy

How My Daughter's Death Gave Me Life (And How Your Pain Can Free You Too)

De: Rita Henry

Narrado por: Rita Henry

Rita Henry is no stranger to pain. When her daughter Amy died in her arms at 9 days old, it broke her heart wide open and exploded her world as she knew it. But pain is never the end of the story. Two years later, sobbing alone in a bathtub, trying to make sense of it all, Rita heard Amy’s voiceless voice of wisdom: My life—and my death—are an invitation for you to show up and really live.

She was right. Amy was the catalyst Rita needed to face and process the pain from her past—not just Amy’s death, but the sexual assault, rageful father, and everything in between—so she could finally be free. Because of Amy is the story of transformation, of using the most devastating pain imaginable to learn how to connect with yourself and, eventually, live more joyfully than you ever thought possible. Rita’s story is proof that no matter what you’ve been through, you can do your work and heal.

©2025 Rita Henry (P)2025 Rita Henry

It was time for me to do my work (and it’s probably time for you too)

I don't cry often. At least, I didn't used to.
Motherhood has softened that part of me, but l've spent much of my life avoiding feelings altogether.
Unlearning that has taken years of intentional work.
Then came this book... Reading it in the midst of postpartum, it cracked my heart wide open.
I found myself not just crying, but sobbing, grieving and loving all at once. The kind of tears that come from realizing how deeply I love my new daughter, and how fleeting this life is. And that a day will come where our parents aren't around.
This book reminded me how important it is to have my own back and to take responsibility for my needs instead of placing the weight of that on others. It shifted something in me. I'm walking away with a deeper commitment to being a better partner, a more present mom, and a gentler version of myself.
Thank you for doing the deep, hard work and then sharing it with such vulnerability. It's a gift to me, to my husband, and to our daughter. I'm proud, grateful, and truly in awe of Rita.