Grief Parent

The night Kara Wesley fell into a coma, her future had looked bright. Straight-A student, perfect college entrance exams, record-holding athlete and team captain, good friend, caring daughter, sincere, kind, and attractive, Kara shined. Sadly for Kara and her friends and family, her tumble from grace opens a door to a past she never wanted opened, and the revelation brings a darkening sky over everyone’s future. As Kara struggles to regain her physical and mental powers from before her coma, she shows her grit and determination haven’t lessened. But that same fighting spirit brings out ...

Have you ever felt the world crumble around you? The unbearable pain, a testament to the deep love you shared with your child who is no longer here. Sheila West understands this pain intimately. In the darkest moments of grief over the loss of a child, Sheila becomes your compassionate guide, providing a book that will help you navigate the unique journey of loss and healing.

My Disappearing Mother: A Memoir of Magic and Loss is far more than a memoir on the devastation that comes with dementia, a cognitive impairment that affects fifty-five million people worldwide. Finnamore beautifully chronicles her mother's rich and varied life journey, from her birth in Puerto Rico during the height of the Depression to ferrying to the United States, in hopes of a better life. On U.S. soil, her mother, Bunny, started working as a performer for enlisted men, then became a secretary, and eventually a professional clairvoyant.

Natalie shares advice that has worked for her when she was penniless, rejected, and alone. "Thriving in a Hateful World" contains ten chapters of motivational tips, stories, and life coaching to teach you how to thrive in a hateful world. Learn how to respond to your worst critics. Live your dreams even when people don't support you. Love and laugh when it seems that all hope is gone. Natalie Buske Thomas is an accomplished oil painter and the author of the popular Serena Wilcox mysteries, but life wasn't always kind. When Natalie was fifteen years old she was in a whitewater rafting ...

The Grief Handbook provides guidance from someone who has been there. Bridget McNulty lost her mum suddenly, and found herself unexpectedly amongst the chaos of grief while bringing up small children. She couldn't find the support that she needed, so she created this handbook. This is for those who are grieving: an honest exploration into the worst thing that can happen to you. There is no "one size fits all" approach.

After his mother dies, Juan must leave the only home he has ever known and move to Galveston Island to live with his grandmother. Her kindness and knowledge about the islands’ sea creatures and wildlife help Juan overcome his grief. Juan finds that life on Galveston Island can be quite adventurous as he lives through a hurricane, helps an injured sea turtle, and discovers ways he and others can help clean up the beaches and save the majestic sea turtles.

While the death of a parent is always painful, losing both is life-altering. When author Allison Gilbert lost both parents at age 32, she could not find any books that spoke to her with the same level of compassion and reassurance that she found in the support group she belonged to, so she decided to write one of her own. The result is a sensitive and candid portrayal of loss that brings together experiences from famous and ordinary grief-stricken sons and daughters that explores the regrets, heartache and sometimes, relief that accompanies pain and healing.

She was everything he could have wanted. From the moment she came into his life, she captured his heart and turned his world upside down. Now that she’s gone, he can’t live without her. When Ben falls in love with Kirsten he believes he's on the brink of true happiness. He works hard to create a secure life for them and when their baby daughter arrives, Ben thinks his world is complete. But then Kirsten reveals a darker side that leaves him mentally and emotionally broken. Desperate for resolution, Ben follows her to Thailand. He has a plan, but Kirsten is one step ahead and his pursuit...

Alyson Franz suffered a painful loss and didn’t know how she could ever get past it. Being a therapist herself at the time, she tried many traditional approaches with no success. This led her to a journey of healing, transformation, and a complete change in her professional work. She has now rebuilt both her life and her professional practice based on what she has learned on this journey which includes extensive training in transformative healing and coaching modalities. She specializes in helping others heal from grief and loss.

Navigating the challenges of aging—whether for yourself or a loved one—can feel overwhelming. Aging with Grace offers a practical, compassionate roadmap to help families and caregivers manage every stage of the aging journey with confidence and care. Inside this comprehensive guide, you’ll find: Choosing the Right Care: Explore the differences between in-home care, assisted living, and nursing facilities to find the best fit for your needs. Health & Wellness Essentials: Learn how to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for older adults with tips on fitness, nutrition, ...

**Touching Hearts, Bridging Generations An Essential Guide to Caring for Aging Parents** Discover the profound transformation that comes with caring for aging parents in "Touching Hearts, Bridging Generations." This essential eBook is your roadmap to navigating the emotional, physical, and practical elements of supporting your elderly loved ones while strengthening familial bonds. **Understanding the Journey of Aging** Start by delving into the emotional landscape of aging, recognizing common challenges your parents face, and the critical role empathy and patience play in fostering a ...

When Lu Spinney's 29-year-old son, Miles, flies up on his snowboard, "he knows he is not in control as he is taken by force up the ramp," writes his mother, "skewing sideways as his board clips the edge and then he is hurtling, spinning up, up into the free blue sky ahead.... " He lands hard on the ice and falls into a coma. Thus begins the erratic loss - Miles first in a coma and then trapped in a fluctuating state of minimal consciousness - that unravels over the next five years.

Faith Carson is having difficulty navigating her own life. Susanna Carson left behind a grieving husband and daughter. Despite Doug’s efforts to help his daughter think otherwise, Faith believes she was her mother’s greatest disappointment. Struggling to gain momentum in her life, Faith allows childhood memories to plague her, until she is convinced she is undeserving of love. Travis is captivated by the beautiful, troubled Faith, but there is little hope for them when Faith can’t even like herself. When a dark secret from her mother’s past is revealed, turning everything Faith ...

A sacred journey through grief, healing, and rediscovering life after loss. For 25 years, John and Carla Miller dedicated their lives to loving and caring for their son, Peter Flint Miller—a special needs child who could not walk, talk, or eat without assistance, but whose life overflowed with joy, laughter, and purpose. Every four hours, around the clock, they fed him, changed him, bathed him, dressed him, and prayed over him. And then, one day, it all stopped. Room to Breathe, Room to Grieve is their honest, faith-filled story of what happens after the caregiving ends—after the ...

This helpful and encouraging resource offers support for everyone accompanying someone at the end of life - from the moment we first learn that someone is dying through the time of death and beyond. Kirsten DeLeo shares down-to-earth advice and offers simple practices to help us handle our emotions, deal with difficult relationships, talk about what matters, listen fully, practice self-care, and work through challenging situations with presence and grace.

Are you heading into the unknown world of adult orphanhood? Helping your parents as they age and eventually leave this world can be difficult. While caring for them perfectly isn’t a realistic expectation, it is possible for you to let them go without losing sight of kindness and compassion for them and for yourself. When you feel lost in this process, let the experiences and advice of others who have gone before you give you direction and hope on your own road to Becoming an Orphan.

Choices is the fifth novella in the ongoing Andersen Family Saga. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been less than a month since her death and the four children she leaves behind struggle with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. But they are not alone. Her grandchildren and other members of Livia's large and extended family are also grappling with life without her there to turn to... Trisha Slavik knows better than most that sometimes you don’t always get the answers you’re looking for. She knows ...

A touching story of eternal love, unbroken promises, and life after death. When young Australian nurse and widow Annie Wilkins leaves for London to assist with the war effort, she promises the three children she leaves behind that she will always be there. Each and every night, Annie diligently writes a letter home to remind her children that she will never be gone as long as she remains in their hearts. As Annie settles into her new life in war-torn London, she faces challenges that she'd never anticipated but the thought of seeing her children again keeps her moving forward. Life at the ...

The remarkable story of how a mother moved from rage to hope after learning her youngest child was dying and harnessed her grief to transform the lives of others. Harnessing Grief will hearten listeners through Maria Kefalas' journey of understanding how to find hope and purpose amongst the most tragic of circumstances.

Leo LOVES Christmas. And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it’s the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong! The fairylights are in a tangle, the tree’s wonky and the Christmas biscuits taste AWFUL. Soon Leo decides he’s had enough – he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY. Then Leo wakes up on Christmas morning – and it’s gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn’t going to let it get away that easily. With the help of his best friends, Prisha and Ivan, he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back.