Grief Parent

The day your mother dies is the day you acquire a powerful and persistent new companion-grief. It is also the day you become the keeper of a legacy that has the potential to affect generations to come. Between a past you can't let go of and a future you can hardly find the energy to think about, you stand. The ground may feel shaky, but it is sacred. And it must be tread.

Based partly on the author's experience, partly on her in-depth interviews, and partly on a questionnaire she developed with psychologist Holly Barrett to which almost 600 women responded, Father Loss provides the clearest portrait yet of a very special group of women. As a group, they express their insecurities ("Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to love a man totally...because that would mean I didn't love my father anymore." - Leslie).

Life is characterized by gain and loss. While managing success and the emotions that come with gain presents its own unique problems, it is undoubtedly the pain and grief that are part and parcel of loss that affect us the most. The loss of a parent can be one of the most difficult grieving periods in anyone’s life. It will always hurt to lose a loved one, but there are ways to make it through.

“One day, I won’t be here to keep you connected. So promise me this…” What does it mean to leave behind a legacy that truly lasts? In Promise Me This: A Parent’s Legacy of Love and Connection, Debbie Danielsen captures the tender voice of a parent writing to their family with timeless wisdom, heartfelt prayers, and an unshakable plea: stay close, protect each other’s hearts, and let love be your greatest inheritance. Written in the form of a deeply personal letter, this book is both a message and a blessing—an invitation to honor family by living with unity, forgiveness, faith...

Hope and healing for a profoundly fractured world—a pathway home to the brightness, pains, and gifts of being alive The bestselling book on grief and loss from psychotherapist Francis Weller: “One of the best books on grief I have ever read. … It helped me turn to and understand my grief...

Grieving the Living is a heartfelt guide for caregivers and families navigating the unique pain of dementia-related grief. Unlike other forms of loss, dementia brings a complicated mixture of love, sorrow, and resilience, a journey often described as grieving the living. In this compassionate book, you’ll discover clear explanations, real-life insights, and practical tools to help you understand and cope with the emotional rollercoaster of dementia caregiving. From the first signs of memory loss to the challenges of anticipatory grief and ambiguous loss, this guide provides the comfort of...

The long-awaited memoir by Priscilla Presley chronicling her difficult, inspiring journey beyond the walls of Graceland and behind the elegant image the world sees. Priscilla Presley’s divorce from Elvis left his fans incredulous. How could she leave the man every woman wanted? From the...

Finding your way through grief: A compassionate guide to healing after lossLosing someone or something meaningful to you is a heart-wrenching experience. In those moments, it can feel as though no one truly understands your pain, and in many ways, that's true—grief is a deeply personal journey unique to each individual. Processing your emotions in the aftermath of a loss has no timeline. It can feel as though you're left totally adrift, with no guidance on where to begin the healing process. So, what can you do to move forward? Opening yourself up to the possibility of healing and taking ...

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.

“Real, raw, magnificent—Before I Let Go is the beautiful angst I love to read.” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author A scorching emotional second chance romance from a New York Times bestselling author. A Good Morning America Book Buzz Pick! Their love was supposed to...

The number one best-selling author on grief offers expert guidance, effective healing exercises, and experience from others who have lost a parent. With a master's degree in clinical research, Theresa Jackson has combined the most effective healing practices for grief, expert guidance on the bereavement process, and case studies so that you can honor and remember your lost parent, while working through your grief in a healthy way.

Want to connect with your child who's passed and understand the signs they send you? Do the signs you get from your child make you confused as to what they're trying to tell you? When you receive signs, do you find yourself wondering if it's real or just your imagination? Do you long to be able to talk with them, see them, or feel them around you? Do you feel like you've been “just existing” since your child passed? After Erin’s daughter, Ava, passed, Erin learned to connect with her in Spirit – and that you can connect with your lost loved ones, too. Spirit communication is a gift ...

This "wise and caring book" (Library Journal) is a guide to understanding and coping with grief and all of the disorienting emotions that accompany the death of our parents. Losing our parents when we ourselves are adults is in the natural order of things, a rite of passage into true adulthood...

True stories of hope and healing! In November 2019, Craig McMahon released the first documentary in his Life to Afterlife Spirituality Series, "Mom, Can You Hear Me?" The documentary reached a circle far wider than any anticipated. The parents who participated had all experienced the passing of a child and had moved forward towards healing. All were members of Helping Parents Heal, a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources for parents and families who have experienced the unthinkable. They shared their stories with Craig to allow others to know that they can also heal. ...

I lost both parents within a space of 4 years, leaving me crestfallen and alone. Through my journey of dealing with grief and pain, I have understood how it feels to lose a parent. Saying goodbye is never easy, but it’s not always a choice. Cope with your loss, find peace, and start living your life again.

Your partner is experiencing the profound grief of losing a mother or father. You genuinely want to be supportive, but you're unsure about the practical ways to offer that support. To make matters worse, your spouse is also unsure about what they want or need during this time. You desire to provide comfort without saying or doing anything wrong or insensitive. "When Your Spouse Loses a Parent" is the book that will address these concerns and more. It will provide answers to questions such as: How can we explain death to our children in a sensitive manner? Is it normal for my spouse to ...

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.

The cold case of a young Hollywood starlet’s death sets a contemporary writer on an epic and comic quest to uncover the truth, and its connection to his own family—a new novel by “a major talent” (New York Times) and “one of the most distinctive voices of his generation” (Granta)...

Comforting words and practical ideas for living with loss. Everyone experiences grief differently after the loss of a loved one. Some people find solace in comforting quotes and warm words, while others feel a need to take action—to do something to memorialize their loss. And some benefit from...

A thoroughly uplifting novel about a neurodivergent young man who unexpectedly builds a community and saves a friend in need by following—in a way only he can—his mother’s words of wisdom. Joe-Nathan likes the two parts of his name separate, just like dinner and dessert. Mean Charlie at...