Child Grief

This is a tribute poem, from a young girl's point of view, after losing her first pet and learning to cope with loss early in life. Turtle Roki was one of the best pets in the world. A pet becomes a family member, when you love them and treat them with kindness, no matter what kind of pet you have!

One of the most devastating experiences a family can go through is the death of a child. When the Circle is Broken shares the intimate spiritual journey of a family’s deepest pain and sorrow. The book describes the desperate hope they clung to as they waited for God to take away their pain and answer their questions. The irony of this pain is that it grows; yet God meets their pain in ways you can’t imagine. “Anyone with a personal schooling in grief, or deeply hurting over the loss of a relationship, will find in this lament book ways to rise to new life from the grave of grief. With...

Discover the power of second chances in this heartwarming series about love, loss, and a fresh start from bestselling author Sylvia Price. Beth Campbell is a widow battling depression after losing her husband to cancer. As she stands over her husband's grave, she wishes that things had turned out differently. But when her childhood friend, Kathy, invites her to visit their hometown in Nova Scotia and help renovate an old house, she finds herself embarking on a journey that will change her life forever. When Beth discovers that Sean Pennington, a man from her past, is working on the same ...

***Award winner in BookFest Spring 2024 - Honorable Mention in Fiction > Literary - Coming of Age, Fiction > Women's - Fiction General*** In this touching tale, meet Kliff, whose life takes an unexpected turn when tragedy strikes, leaving young Dianne orphaned. With a pivotal choice ahead, Kliff steps into the role of surrogate father, and together, they embark on an extraordinary journey. Facing loss and adversity, Kliff and Dianne navigate the complexities of forming a new family, forging a bond that defies the odds. But healing isn't easy. Dianne, haunted by fear, struggles to accept ...

• Do you find it hard to move forward? • Are you a people pleaser? • Do you fear intimacy? • Are you unable to attract people who are available? • Do you believe that you have no control over your life? • Are you unable to say ‘no’? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may be a sign that you need to heal your inner child. Inner Child – How To Heal Your Inner Child is a step-by-step guide that will allow you to gradually heal your wounded inner child. Or, to be more accurate, it will show you what you can do to heal the many wounded parts that are within you. ...

Once upon a time, a mother's heart was consumed with the pain and sorrow of being estranged from her beloved son. The modern world had cast a shadow on the special bond they shared, and she felt as though a part of her had been torn away, impossible to recover. However, a glimmer of hope emerged when she discovered a rip in time, a portal leading to infinite possibilities beyond her understanding. Through this mystical gateway, she caught a glimpse of the numerous paths her son could take, the many versions of himself that could exist. She saw the potential for him to become a father, the ...

After spending most of their young lives recovering from ripple effects following their father’s death, these four children, survived with hope and bright futures. Two are in college, while the older two have joined the workforce. After the accident, the four became family and made a pack to always meet each year to share time together. And if one were in trouble, all would come to them. At an early age they became known as the ‘Accident Children’ to each other. When things seemed to be going well, and life offered them wonderful expectations, things began to fall apart, again. ...

What if your deepest wounds weren’t about what happened—but about who never showed up? The Mother Wound Guidebook is a trauma-informed guide for women who grew up feeling unseen, controlled, or emotionally dismissed by the one person who was supposed to nurture them. This workbook isn’t just about understanding the pain—it’s about healing it. If you’ve ever felt guilt for setting boundaries, grief over what you never received, or exhaustion from trying to earn a love that should’ve been unconditional, this journey is for you. Inside, you’ll explore: What the “mother wound...

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language to introduce the concept of grief. This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss. It centers around several questions that arise about grief and honest, simple ways to answer them.

See Ya Later, Ralphie explores the bond between two best friends. It is a delicate and heartwarming story that educates children on coping with the separation from loved ones, and faces their fears associated with tears and sadness. The story presents the issues of death and grieving in an inspiring way, through a combination of lighthearted humor, and uplifting revelation. See Ya Later, Ralphie delivers an unforgettable message that eases the pain of loss, and teaches children that, for the living, the journey of life keeps going, and the love we feel lasts forever.

A Path of Second Chances A Willow Creek Amish Romance After the tragic death of her husband, young Amish widow Anna Miller returns to her childhood home in Willow Creek with her four-year-old son, seeking solace and a new beginning. But whispers follow her like shadows—whispers of grief, guilt, and a future that seems too uncertain to embrace. Jonah Yoder is a quiet carpenter known for his steady hands and even steadier heart. He bears scars of his own—a broken courtship, a vow to never risk love again. Yet when he begins spending time with Samuel, a bond forms that neither he nor Anna ...

Secrets shared can bind hearts, but secrets concealed? That's a tale of its own. The year is 1884. Robert Cooke and his pregnant wife Freya tragically lose their two sons to scarlet fever, sending Freya into self-imposed isolation for the safety of their unborn child. Cut off from each other, their shared grief becomes a silent, destructive foe. A decade later and now a successful businessman, Robert conceives a poignant tribute to his lost sons - a pleasure garden. But in withholding his vision from Freya, he widens the gulf between them.

The death of a parent is heartbreaking, but the issues surrounding suicide can be even more devastating. My Grief is Like the Ocean was written by mental health professionals who wanted to support caregivers during incredibly difficult conversations with children. Using the latest research and clinical guidance, and told from the perspective of a boy who lost his father to suicide, this book will help children to feel supported. When caregivers and children listen to this book together, they will gain a valuable resource for engaging in honest discussions to help families heal.

Katie Woo's dog, Goldie, was very old. Goldie became sick and died. Katie will miss her friend. She is glad that she has lots of happy memories of Goldie.

Steven enjoys spending time with his elderly neighbor, Mr. Fazone. While they share cannoli from a local bakery, Mr. Fazone regales Steven with tales of how Brooklyn was when he was young. When his friend passes away unexpectedly, how will Steven cope with his loss?

We Lost Her is a unique book that takes the reader on a real life, intimate journey of grieving children. Seven siblings, ages seven to seventeen at the time of the tragedy in 1970, relate how they each dealt with the news of their mother’s tragic death. The book chronicles their mourning and how grief impacted their lives both then and now. The story is told through the eyes of Ellen, the third oldest sibling and weaves an intimate tapestry of loss, family grief and pain, self-help, growth and learning. Travel with her as she relates her own and her siblings’ journey as they coped with...

On September 2, 2008, our twin daughters, Kayla and Kelsey, were returning home from Lubbock-Cooper High School after basketball practice. A 40,000-pound dump truck veered into their lane. Kelsey was driving. She was 18. Kayla was injured, but lived. We were sent spiraling on a spiritual journey, a parent's worst nightmare. The audiobook describes our life beforehand, both as a family and where each of us was spiritually, but most of the story focuses on our travail after the accident.

You’re riding an emotional roller coaster that takes your breath away. You find yourself going from happy to sad to mad in a heartbeat. Your relationships with family, friends, and coworkers feel strained or uncomfortable, and your energy is so low that it’s hard to get out of bed and keep moving throughout the day.

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Safiya and her mum have never seen eye to eye. Her mum doesn’t understand Safiya’s love of gaming and Safiya doesn't think they have anything in common. As Safiya struggles to fit in at school she wonders if her mum wishes she was more like her confident best friend Elle. But then her mum falls into a coma and, when Safiya waits by her bedside, she finds herself in a strange and magical world that looks a bit like one of her games. And there’s a rebellious teenage girl, with a secret, who looks suspiciously familiar …