Adult Grief

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.

Max Ride and her best friends have always had one another's backs-no matter what. Living on the edge as fugitives, they never had a choice. But now they're up against a deadly force that's racing across the globe, and just when they need him the most, Fang is gone. He's creating his own gang that will replace everyone—including Max. Max is heartbroken over losing Fang, her soul mate. Her closest friend. But with Dylan ready and willing to fight by her side, and she can no longer deny that his incredible intensity draws her in.

From readers; "Truly, there is nothing like personal experience that gives such authenticity to a book like this, and the author from the tragic loss of so many close to them and experience of counselling and caring for others, has done an excellent job of writing a book that is beautifully written and a comfort." "Crafted from the author's extensive experience in grief counseling. This volume, the first in a series, focuses on nurturing personal well-being during the difficult journey of bereavement. The book is designed to be a comforting companion, emphasizing natural approaches to ...

An inspirational classic for more than thirty years, Where Is God When It Hurts? honestly explores pain—from physical wounds to emotional and spiritual pain—and sheds new light on God's presence in our suffering.

The award-winning memoir When All That's Left of Me Is Love is poignant and powerful. Linda Campanella provides an intimate look inside her family and her heart as she relives the joy-filled year and long good-bye leading to her terminally ill mother's death. In the process, she comes to terms with the permanence of her loss and finds comfort in profound gratitude for many unexpected gifts.

The last time Lex was happy, it was before. When she had a family that was whole. A boyfriend she loved. Friends who didn't look at her like she might break down at any moment. Now she's just the girl whose brother killed himself. And it feels like that's all she'll ever be. As Lex starts to put her life back together, she tries to block out what happened the night Tyler died. But there's a secret she hasn't told anyone--a text Tyler sent that could have changed everything.

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...

Welcome to this Compilation of three books on the subject of Grief and Bereavement. Book 1, published as “Helping you through Loss and Bereavement; Natural First Aid for the Grieving”, is a companion, guiding you through the most difficult time of your life. A friend stands by your side and helps you safely through the storm. Furthermore there are clear explanations as to what you are experiencing, what will help and why you are suffering. Book 2, “Practicalities around Death and Bereavement” helps you to understand what to do when someone dies. What are my responsibilities and ...

This book is important both to Jew and non-Jew alike. It exposes a reality about cremation rarely discussed. This reality also is important for the non-religious as well. The Jewish, Christian, and Islamic foundational understanding of the human journey through life and death and beyond begins with certain Jewish teachings. In this generation there is a lack of knowledge about what Judaism teaches about death and burial. But most clearly. this book also exposes that lack of understanding of what the cremation process actually is.

Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird. Leigh, who is half Asian and half white, travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. There, she is determined to find her mother, the bird. In her search, she winds up chasing after ghosts, uncovering family secrets, and forging a new relationship with her grandparents.

It was supposed to be just one night of escape. TALIA I was searching for a way to forget, even if just for a moment. Instead, I found a connection that shook me to my core. Now I'm a twenty-eight-year-old daughter still wrestling with grief, with an unexpected miracle growing inside me. I never thought I'd see him again. I didn't even know his real name. And then I walk into that hospital... Suddenly my past and future are colliding. The man I thought was a stranger holds more of my history than I ever knew. But can we build something real from a night meant to help us forget? JONATHAN I ...

Embark on a transformative journey through the intricate landscape of grief with our empowering workbook. More than a mere guide, this compassionate companion adapts to your unique path, providing a blend of empathetic wisdom, introspective chapters, and hands-on exercises for your personal exploration. Unlock the power within these pages to: Gain Deeper Insights into Grief Embrace the Rollercoaster of Emotions Cultivate Robust Support Systems Honor and Cherish Precious Memories Prioritize Your Well-being with Self-Care Set Attainable Expectations Discover Meaning and Purpose Amidst Loss ...

Death is an experience that we will all have. As I write this book a dear one has been diagnosed with a terminal cancer. It has been heartbreaking to watch him wither away every day. The only way that I get through life’s challenges is through writing. This book captures my thoughts about death and grief, reflecting on how I want to live before I die. These are my gentle thoughts in words in this hard times.

Dills and his mom have returned to Hamilton, her hometown, hoping to leave the horrors of Windsor behind. But it's impossible to escape the echoes of tragedy, and trouble always follows trouble. When Dills hurts a new classmate, it comes out in court that he was in the Windsor High library when the shooter came in. But he won't talk about what he saw, what he still sees whenever he closes his eyes.

Seventeen-year-old Katie Price has a rare disease that makes exposure to even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. Confined to her house during the day, her company is limited to her widowed father and her best friend. It isn't until after nightfall that Katie's world opens up, when she takes her guitar to the local train station and plays for the people coming and going. Charlie Reed is a former all-star athlete at a crossroads in his life - and the boy Katie has secretly admired from afar for years. When he happens upon her playing guitar one night, fate intervenes and the two embark on a star-crossed romance.

When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. Going into, Jarrett was worried: Wouldn't it be depressing, to be around kids facing such a serious struggle? Wouldn't it be grim?

Emily Curtis is used to dealing with her problems while under the hood of an old Chevy, but when her mom dies, Emily’s world seems shaken beyond repair. Driven from home by hospital bills they can’t pay, Emily and her dad move in with his wealthy sister, who intends to make her niece more feminine - in other words, just like Whitney, Emily’s perfect cousin. But when Emily hears the engine of a 1970 Dodge Challenger and sees the cute gearhead Zander next door, things seem to be looking up. But even working alongside Zander can’t completely fix the hole in Emily’s life.

Evil festers in desolation. Haunted by childhood trauma inflicted by his controlling parents, Ethan seeks solace in the big city life. However, his past catches up to him after a mysterious photo of his recently deceased friend appears on his doorstep. Stricken by grief, he decides to return to the place he tried so hard to escape. Little does he know that something sinister has awakened in his little town and that the journey he decided to take would lead him to his greatest nightmare. This haunting tale is perfect for fans of urban horror, psychological suspense, and supernatural mysteries.

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...

This is the third volume in the series "Helping You through Loss and Bereavement", which is also the title of the first book in the series, the second being " Practicalities around Death and Bereavement". In this volume you will find advice on how to write a eulogy, with examples of eulogies for various family members; Parent, Grandparent, Wife, Husband, Partner, Child and Friend. In addition you will find poems by highly respected authors, written for the deceased, and also about the bereaved person coping with grief and death, which can be used as part of a eulogy or reading during a ...