The Unspeakable Loss

How Do You Live After a Child Dies?

De: Nisha Zenoff

Narrado por: Nisha Zenoff

A guide to hope and healing after the death of a child, from a grief counselor and psychotherapist who has been there.

Nisha Zenoff lost her son in a tragic accident when he was just seventeen years old. Now, with decades of experience as a grief counselor and psychotherapist, she offers support and guidance from her own journey and from others who have experienced the death of a child. The Unspeakable Loss helps those who mourn to face the urgent questions that accompany loss: "Will my tears ever stop?" "Who am I now without my child?" "How can I help my other children cope?" "I lost my only child, how do I live?" "Will my marriage survive?" "Will life ever feel worth living again?"

No matter where you are in your grieving process, The Unspeakable Loss provides a space to mourn in your own way, and helps you understand how the death of a child affects siblings, other family members and friends, recognizing that we each grieve differently. And while there is no one prescription for healing, Zenoff provides tools to practice the important aspects of grieving that are easily forgotten -- self-compassion and self-care.

The Unspeakable Loss doesn't flinch from the reality or pain caused by the death of a child, yet ultimately it is a book about the choice to embrace life, love, and joy again. As Zenoff writes in the Preface: "Our relationships with our children do not end with their deaths. Our relationships change, they're transformed, but our children will always be with us."

Provided insight

The book provided insight to what other bereaved are feeling and going through..... Im not alone in what i feel

Everyone should read….for a loss will cross your path.

This format is very helpful and insightful to anyone walking through grief or learning to be more empathetic. She bases her own experience of loss as well as 35 other people who lost children in a variety of situations.

Healing

Love it! This book knew exactly how I am feeling and that was a blessing. it validated my feels.

Incredible, Insightful, and Genuine

The loss of a child is extremely painful. Anyone who has lost, or knows someone who has lost a child will be grateful for the healing and inspiration that comes ftrom these incredible stories.

Very helpful for those who have lost a child.

There is no pain that I know of as significant as child loss. The stories in this book confirmed all the strange feelings I've had since my son died at nineteen back in 2017—I'm glad to know I'm not alone. One thing I did disagree with was that I have found a few who have lost children who do not want to talk about it, but most, like me, do. Well done, Nisha Zenoff. Your book will help many get through challenging times.

Needed after the loss of a child

When my son passed away I was totally lost. This book helped me a lot! It opened my eyes first that I wasn't alone during this process. It gave me tools and ideas. Some parts were hard to hear but in a good way that helped me grow after our tragic loss. You won't regret listening to this book.

A helpful guide for parents navigating the loss of an adult child

Knowing that others have experienced the same feelings was very helpful. The shared stories from other bereaved parents was also extremely helpful. Just the resource I needed in the early days of my grief.

Excellent book that captures the depths of my grief

This is an excellent book that captures the depths and agonizing pain of my grief. I was especially appreciative that this was specific to the loss of a child as this type of loss is so different than any other type of loss. I felt understood and wished everyone could read this because they would get a small glimpse into what I am feeling right now. I felt as if the author and I were mourning together. I didn’t feel so alone. I would recommend this to anyone who has lost a child.

MUST Read for any parent who's child has died

Dear Nisha, I hope you know how important your book is, wish I had found this years ago; now going on 17 years and with therapy since my only child (daughter) was murdered in Dallas. I have read a lot of books but yours is the #1 on such helpful encouragement and better understanding of my thoughts and grief. Have shared with several other Mothers and continue to go back and listen to it repeatedly. Knowing what I knew is true of this experience, a Mother's grief never goes away no matter how others may want to help make you 'whole again' you are never going to be the same person, but you will always be a Mother/Father and have the love of your child with you. Thank you again for this inspirational book!

Very helpful

When my child died at age 4, I was devastated and lost. While I will forever have a hole in my heart, this book helped me make sense of my feelings so that I could move through the grieving process without feeling like I was going crazy. The grieving process for the loss of a child will never end, but it does “get better” over time. This book helped me understand this. If you have lost a child, I highly recommend this book.