Adult Grief

Some girls call their mother their best friend. Marisol Martin? She could never relate. She and her mom were forever locked in an argument with no beginning and no end. Clothes, church, boys, no matter the topic, Marisol always felt like there was an unbridgeable gap between them that they were perpetually shouting across, one that she longed to close. But when her mother dies suddenly, Marisol is left with no one to fight against, haunted by all the things that she both said and didn’t say.

A deeply moving story about heartbreak, betrayal, restored friendship, and young love. Where does the illusion end and reality begin? Laine always has everything under control: her grades, her boyfriend, her job. But she can’t control her dad’s health and when it deteriorates to the point he’s hospitalized in a coma, everything else falls apart too. By the time she meets Jax in the hospital waiting room, she thinks she has little left to lose. Except her dad. Together they fear their dads’ deaths. Together they take a chance on life. Alone, Laine realizes she never really had any ...

They had very little in common. Their lives couldn’t be more different. The paths they’d chosen veered in completely opposite direction of the other in more ways than could be counted. Yet each knew the ultimate and painful cost of loving. They both knew that would never change. But they share more than an undeniable common bond…one that brings them together to form an even stronger friendship when nothing else could. And it is that bond that brings them together in the effort to do all that they can for a young girl who like them struggles to find her way in the midst of overwhelming...

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 ...

Up until his diagnosis, Lane lived a fairly predictable life. But when he finds himself at a tuberculosis sanatorium called Latham House, he discovers an insular world with paradoxical rules, med sensors, and an eccentric yet utterly compelling confidante named Sadie - and life as Lane knows it will never be the same.

Navigate the Aftermath of Loss in 'Freestyling Grief' - A Raw and Unconventional Guide to Survival and Growth “Love is the best thing. It's egalitarian & free. Its only conditions are emotional maturity and reciprocity.” - Melinda Herndon (American Adventurer and Author of Novel ToMe & Freestyling Grief) In “Freestyling Grief ” by Melinda Herndon, traditional grief stages are challenged as the author shares her raw and personal journey after losing her husband. Driven by a desire to offer fresh survival strategies, Herndon navigates through denial, anger, and depression, shedding ...

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?

2023 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner in the Young Adult-Mystery genre “A suspenseful and engaging story that will keep readers guessing.” —Kirkus Reviews “The author sprinkles tantalizing clues throughout the gripping story.” —Kirkus Reviews Nothing Stays the Same Forever New house, new town, and still reeling from her father’s recent death, Emily finds solace from her loneliness by the train tracks in the woods behind her house. She finds a kindred soul in Tommy, who also hangs out by the tracks, and they develop a friendship, needed by both. As spring moves into summer...

Brynn Haper's life has one steadying force - Rachel Maddow. She watches her daily, and after writing to Rachel for a school project - and actually getting a response - Brynn starts drafting emails to Rachel but never sending them. Brynn tells Rachel about breaking up with her first serious girlfriend, about her brother Nick's death, about her passive mother and even worse stepfather, about how she's stuck in remedial courses at school and is considering dropping out. Then Brynn is confronted with a moral dilemma.

Locked deep in the castle's dungeon, Yelena knows she’ll never be free again. The laws in Ixia are strict, and murderers must be executed, no matter the reason. But just as she’s resigned to her fate, she’s offered an extraordinary reprieve – to be the food taster for the Commander of Ixia. As the food taster, Yelena will eat the best meals, have a room in the castle, and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander.

*Chosen as a Quarter Finalist in Publishers' Weekly's BookLife Prize for Fiction* There haven’t been any otters in Otter Rock, Oregon, since 1921. But after two friends stumble onto a black barn that might soon change. When fifteen-year-olds Atsuko and Lyric aren’t gaming or watching Bob’s Burgers, they’re out surfing. It’s something that helps Lyric cope with the recent divorce of his parents and also distracts Atsuko from her grandmother's failing health. But it's an older surfer who's trying to find his way back into the world after a recent tragedy that will truly test the two...

For 16-year-old Mel Hannigan, bipolar disorder makes life unpredictable. Her latest struggle is balancing her growing feelings in a new relationship with her instinct to conceal her diagnosis by keeping everyone at arm's length. But when a former friend confronts Mel with the truth about the way their relationship ended, deeply buried secrets threaten to come out and upend her shaky equilibrium.

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.

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 ...

Eden had her best friend Katie—she didn’t need anyone else. But then there was Truman. Katie’s older brother, the artist. The recluse. The boy with the innocent smile and the dangerous eyes. Eden had never really known Truman—not until the night of Katie’s accident. That was the night they’d finally let each other into their orbits—only to have the sky come crashing down on them.

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...

A tale of grim realism, “The Fugu Feast” was originally published in On the Premises magazine (November 2012). This dark short story offers an inside look at a fictional suicide camp.

With sensitivity and insight, this series offers suggestions for healing activities that can help survivors learn to express their grief and mourn naturally. Acknowledging that death is a painful, ongoing part of life, they explain how people need to slow down, turn inward, embrace their feelings of loss, and seek and accept support when a loved one dies. Each book, geared for mourning adults, teens, or children, provides ideas and action-oriented tips that teach the basic principles of grief and healing.

Jenna Camden knew nothing would be the same again. She felt like a guest in her own home...empty rooms echoed with precious memories, quiet nights filled with shadows of so many cherished yesterdays. Nothing was the same. Not even Christmas.A Christmas love story of hope, courage, and the enduring strength of love… Jenna didn’t have to look around her home with its colorful and shining Christmas decorations, the tall Christmas tree in her front room with the many Christmas ornaments that told in a special way the story of her family, to know that no matter what she did it would never ...

When tragedy strikes, Ava Thompson finds herself grieving in her dad's basement. That is, until he reminds her fate's given her a second chance at life. Determined not to waste whatever time she has left, Ava packs her bags for sunny San Diego to finish off her final semester of college. There she befriends charismatic Jack Miller, who’s dealing with his own grief. Ava and Jack soon discover they have far more in common than meets the eye, even down to the date their grief began. As the past slowly catches up to her, Ava accepts Jack’s invitation to a grief support group. Surrounded by ...