Download or read book You Left Us in A Lurch A Siblings Journey to Healing Over Loss of A Loved One written by Jacalyn Brodsky Resman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a siblings journey from the sudden loss of her brother due to suicide and her healing journey through to her new 'norm' in life. It is the story of a family of five that in a sudden instant became four and how we fought to keep old traditions alive while being forced to find and create new ones. The book contains poetry and tools of healing that have enabled me to slowly move forward in these uncharted waters of sibling survival.
Download or read book Notes on Grief written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the globally acclaimed, best-selling novelist and author of We Should All Be Feminists, a timely and deeply personal account of the loss of her father: “With raw eloquence, Notes on Grief … captures the bewildering messiness of loss in a society that requires serenity, when you’d rather just scream. Grief is impolite ... Adichie’s words put welcome, authentic voice to this most universal of emotions, which is also one of the most universally avoided” (The Washington Post). Notes on Grief is an exquisite work of meditation, remembrance, and hope, written in the wake of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's beloved father’s death in the summer of 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world, and kept Adichie and her family members separated from one another, her father succumbed unexpectedly to complications of kidney failure. Expanding on her original New Yorker piece, Adichie shares how this loss shook her to her core. She writes about being one of the millions of people grieving this year; about the familial and cultural dimensions of grief and also about the loneliness and anger that are unavoidable in it. With signature precision of language, and glittering, devastating detail on the page—and never without touches of rich, honest humor—Adichie weaves together her own experience of her father’s death with threads of his life story, from his remarkable survival during the Biafran war, through a long career as a statistics professor, into the days of the pandemic in which he’d stay connected with his children and grandchildren over video chat from the family home in Abba, Nigeria. In the compact format of We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele, Adichie delivers a gem of a book—a book that fundamentally connects us to one another as it probes one of the most universal human experiences. Notes on Grief is a book for this moment—a work readers will treasure and share now more than ever—and yet will prove durable and timeless, an indispensable addition to Adichie's canon.
Download or read book Meet Me on the Playground written by Dawn Lorie Norman and published by . This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Opening Up to Grief written by Janice Jernigan and published by Green Heart Living Press. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book for surviving siblings, those that love them, and those that are there to professionally guide them through the grief and loss process. A family experiencing the loss of a child goes through a journey of life altering heartache. However, while much attention is put on the grieving parents, the siblings, particularly if they are young, are often somewhat overlooked. After all, they may be "lucky" to be too young to really understand and remember, and perhaps the memories of those dark days will fade for them in time. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Siblings, particularly those under the age of five, are the "forgotten mourners". But they do mourn, and they carry the trauma of that early experience well into adult years - whether or not it has surfaced in tangible ways just yet. Author Janice Jernigan is a surviving sibling. This courageous and heartfelt memoir explores losing her seven year old sister when she was just at the tender age of three. Jernigan offers her lived experiences of unspeakable loss, stuck grief, and transcendent connection. Sprinkled with insights and even some humor, her story speaks to those who lost a sibling too soon, love someone who has, or hold unexpressed grief for a loved one lost long ago. In a rare but much-needed approach, the author ensures that if you are a surviving sibling, you will: Feel seen and acknowledged for your loss Gain insight into your personal story And spark healing that is truly transformative The journey through grief is never a straight path, but with gentle guidance and the love and support of those who have been there, and those who want to be there for you, healing is possible. Begin that journey today. This book is perfect for: 1) People who have lost a sibling. 2) Those who know someone who has and want to be able to support them. 3) Therapists and coaches who work with those that have lost siblings and children who have experienced loss.
Download or read book The Stepping Off Place written by Cameron Kelly Rosenblum and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From debut author Cameron Kelly Rosenblum comes a stunning teen novel that tackles love, grief, and mental health as one girl must process her friend’s death and ultimately learn how to stand in her own light. Perfect for fans of All the Bright Places and We Were Liars. It’s the summer before senior year. Reid is in the thick of Scofield High’s in-crowd thanks to her best friend, Hattie, who has been her social oxygen since middle school. But summer is when Hattie goes to her family’s Maine island home. Instead of sitting inside for eight weeks, waiting for her to return, Reid and their friend, Sam, enter into a pact—to live it up, one party at a time. But days before Hattie is due home, Reid finds out the shocking news that Hattie has died by suicide. Driven by a desperate need to understand what went wrong, Reid searches for answers. In doing so, she uncovers painful secrets about the person she thought she knew better than herself. And the truth will force Reid to reexamine everything.
Download or read book Sibling Loss written by Laura Prince and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a first-person account of one of the most devastating and least talked about subjects: a child or young person's loss of a sibling. Laura Prince shares her decades-long process of healing that is, as she claims, a lifelong struggle. This is, however, a book that brings hope. The author both shares her story and her many insights into the web of grief that surrounds such a loss. Recovering from the sudden death of her beloved brother over the course of many years, Prince openly and candidly examines the pitfalls and surprising triumphs of grieving. She offers readers a window into her world and allows us to share in her sadness-and in the eventual celebration of her brother as she slowly works her way into a place of quiet joy and gratitude.
Download or read book Heartbroken Yet BarkStrong written by Kim Bark White and published by Wild Grace. This book was released on 2024-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KIM BARK WHITE knew many things, but what she didn't know was how to move forward in life without her Big Bro, Duane, as her guiding force. She knows the desolate reality of residing in a deep dark hole, yet at the same time desperately wanting a glimpse of hope outside of that pit, allowing her to live her life again with joy. Journey alongside Kim as she reveals her grief journey of living in a gray, colorless world. At the same time, find hope and encouragement along the way as Kim sheds light on her ability to see the world around her in color again. Heartbroken Yet BarkStrong is a guide for anyone navigating their way through grief. It feels like Kim is sitting compassionately beside you, holding your hand, and providing a safe haven, all while guiding you with profound empathy and utmost sincerity. As a fellow griever, Kim gets it. Your feelings will be validated and you'll have a lifelong connection based on heartstring moments. Kim authentically exposes her readers to the darkness of grief and also reveals insights into the ability to once again experience hope and joy, all while honoring and remembering your loved one. Editorial Reviews Kim's poignant narrative in Heartbroken Yet BarkStrong beautifully captures the raw emotions of grief and the journey towards healing after the loss of a sibling. Kim artfully navigates through the pain, offering solace and understanding to those who may be experiencing similar struggles. The book delves deep into the intricate layers of grief, portraying the rollercoaster of emotions that accompanies loss. Readers are invited to embark on a journey of self-reflection and resilience, ultimately finding strength in the midst of heartache. Kim's words resonate deeply, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we have the power to emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before. Kim's profound insights and unwavering honesty will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact, offering a glimmer of light in the midst of darkness. -Robin Fitzsimons I approached the book with equal parts trepidation and longing. I longed for a kindred soul, someone who would understand my grief. I dreaded the emotion I knew would come. My sister had passed just over twelve months prior to finding this book. I'd already navigated her birthday, the holidays, and the first anniversary of her death. Did I really want to dredge up those feelings again? What I found was the understanding I craved. White's elucidation of her feelings helped me define emotions that were still amorphous. I found comfort in the quotes scattered throughout the book, and left the work not feeling so alone. Kudos to the author for having the courage to pen her experience. I am grateful to have found this book. It is well written, and in my opinion, an asset to those who have lost a sibling. -Tricia Copeland, Author of the Bestselling Being Me series Heartbroken Yet BarkStrong takes you on a journey of grief; how it can take you down and swallow you whole. Grief has a way of giving you glimpses of hope that you may be able to survive this nightmare if only you hold onto your loved one's memory tighter and dream at night a little longer. And as the next morning arrives, you awaken with tear-filled eyes, a heart broken, and a memory you insist on keeping alive. Kim gives us permission to sit in the grief, knowing there is no end but rather an invitation to dance with it. Thank you, Kim, for taking me on the journey of your own healing so that I too could heal a little more from the grief I have endured. Love truly never dies; therefore our loved ones are always by our side. -Erin Baer, Best-selling Author Speaker
Download or read book Memories of My Sister written by Linda Rener and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey from anguish to peace—achieve peace and discover the help you need on your path towards recovery after the death of a loved one. When someone we love dies, our grieving takes many forms. Sprinkled within those layers of grief lie our raw emotions. Learn how to get in touch with those feelings, understand how to grieve, and take the steps to heal. Memories Of My Sister will also provide you with the tools you need to become a self-advocate in health care. Make a difference in your own life and become proactive in your health, not just by receiving information but by giving information as well.
Download or read book Wrapped in the Flag written by Claire Conner and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A narrative history of the John Birch Society by a daughter of one of the infamous ultraconservative organization’s founding fathers. Named a best nonfiction book of 2013 by Kirkus Reviews and the Tampa Bay Times Long before the rise of the Tea Party movement and the prominence of today’s religious Right, the John Birch Society, first established in 1958, championed many of the same radical causes touted by ultraconservatives today, including campaigns against abortion rights, gay rights, gun control, labor unions, environmental protections, immigrant rights, social and welfare programs, the United Nations, and even water fluoridation. Worshipping its anti-Communist hero Joe McCarthy, the Birch Society is perhaps most notorious for its red-baiting and for accusing top politicians, including President Dwight Eisenhower, of being Communist sympathizers. It also labeled John F. Kennedy a traitor and actively worked to unseat him. The Birch Society boasted a number of notable members, including Fred Koch, father of Charles and David Koch, who are using their father’s billions to bankroll fundamentalist and right-wing movements today. The daughter of one of the society’s first members and a national spokesman about the society, Claire Conner grew up surrounded by dedicated Birchers and was expected to abide by and espouse Birch ideals. When her parents forced her to join the society at age thirteen, she became its youngest member of the society. From an even younger age though, Conner was pressed into service for the cause her father and mother gave their lives to: the nurturing and growth of the JBS. She was expected to bring home her textbooks for close examination (her mother found traces of Communist influence even in the Catholic school curriculum), to write letters against “socialized medicine” after school, to attend her father’s fiery speeches against the United Nations, or babysit her siblings while her parents held meetings in the living room to recruit members to fight the war on Christmas or (potentially poisonous) water fluoridation. Conner was “on deck” to lend a hand when JBS notables visited, including founder Robert Welch, notorious Holocaust denier Revilo Oliver, and white supremacist Thomas Stockheimer. Even when she was old enough to quit in disgust over the actions of those men, Conner found herself sucked into campaigns against abortion rights and for ultraconservative presidential candidates like John Schmitz. It took momentous changes in her own life for Conner to finally free herself of the legacy of the John Birch Society in which she was raised. In Wrapped in the Flag, Claire Conner offers an intimate account of the society —based on JBS records and documents, on her parents’ files and personal writing, on historical archives and contemporary accounts, and on firsthand knowledge—giving us an inside look at one of the most radical right-wing movements in US history and its lasting effects on our political discourse today.
Download or read book Rock On written by Susan E. Casey and published by Library Tales Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who have endured the heart-wrenching loss of a loved one, "Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Sibling Grief" is a powerful and deeply personal memoir that shines a beacon of hope through the darkest of times, showing you that even in the depths of grief, there is a path to healing and renewed joy. Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Sibling Grief is about love, loss, grief, and the journey toward hope and reclaiming joy. Rock On focuses solely on sibling loss because it’s a tragedy author Susan Casey experienced in her own life. On Valentine’s Day, 2014, she learned of the horrific and unexpected death of her forty-three-year-old brother Rocky (birth name: Brian) who died while in Hong Kong with his wife and three-and-a-half-year-old daughter.Susan shares her journey, capturing the bond between her and her brother, the shock over his sudden death, and the emotional three-week trip to Asia. When Susan returned home, she was faced with unimaginable grief. In her effort to heal, she interviewed others all over the world that had lost a sibling. Brothers and sisters shared their stories with a vulnerable and open heart, and these stories helped to nudge Susan, step by step, out of the deep river of grief. As she listened, a deeper healing took place, anchoring Susan’s belief that loving and losing far outweigh never loving at all. The stories segue into excerpts from the people she talked to that are relevant to the theme of each chapter. Susan weaves in her memories throughout each story and ends each chapter with her thoughts on the chapter’s theme to provide additional insights to help the reader on their grief journey. Susan’s story and the stories of other people who lost a sibling explore the resiliency of the human spirit after a tragic loss and how their sibling’s death impacted their lives. "Susan Casey takes readers on a harrowing journey from the black river of grief to reclaiming a life with joy and a transformed heart. A must read for anyone who has lost a brother or sister and has embarked on their own healing odyssey." Barbara Walsh, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of August Gale: A Father and Daughter's Journey into the Storm and Sammy in the Sky.
Download or read book Making Lemonade written by Zander Sprague and published by Paradiso Press. This book was released on 2013-08-09 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sprague shares how he found a positive pathway to healing and recovery following his sister's murder.
Download or read book Surviving the Angel of Death written by Eva Kor and published by Tanglewood Press. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life of Eva Mozes and her twin sister Miriam as they were interred at the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust, where Dr. Josef Mengele performed sadistic medical experiments on them until their release.
Download or read book DANCING IN THE RAIN written by Tiff Carson and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE JOURNEY OF TWO SIBLINGS RECONNECTING THROUGH THE DARKEST MOMENTS OF ADDICTION This is a deeply personal story of a sister who lost her brother to a fentanyl overdose. Tiff Carson found her brother Cory's struggle with addiction frustrating and impossible to understand until he chose to use his voice. Near the end of his life, she discovered the truth about his childhood and adult traumas. She was handed the puzzle pieces she knew were missing but could never find. This discovery, along with navigating her own heart wrenching struggles made Tiff realize she would love him through it, no matter how painful. Tiff takes you into a joint therapy session with her brother Cory, where they talk about their shared experiences and begin to reconnect as siblings. Walking this healing journey with her brother was what it took for them to become close again, like they were as kids, before the trauma. In one of his darkest moments after an overdose scare, Tiff's brother Cory made the decision to start "Dancing in the Rain" rather than see the world in a negative light. He chose joy and asked Tiff to join him. Watching her brother Cory battle with addictions most of his life, Tiff began experiencing Anticipatory Grief, knowing it would likely be the reason for her brother's death. Together they found the courage to heal their relationship through vulnerability and love. Tiff Carson is a passionate and inspiring author, podcast host, and speaker based in Alberta, Canada. She has the unique perspective of having lived through her own complex journey of sibling grief, trauma and mental health issues. Tiff believes when you Use Your Voice, you create positive change for yourself and the world around you. Tiff's goal is to inspire others by showing how she used her voice to heal. As a devoted mother of 3 children, Tiff is an advocate for breaking cycles of generational pain so that future generations can live healthier lives. She reminds us all that no matter what our journey looks like, it can be hard but also beautiful.
Download or read book Forest and Stream written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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