Download or read book Almost 18 A Mother s Journey Through Grief written by Paula Marie Osipovitch and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My daughter Trisha left this world due to a reckless driver just one month short of her eighteenth birthday. Confusion, rage, anger, and denial became my new world. I felt alone, as if I were free falling for years. But my words are a sanctuary. My desire is to bring awareness to other parents who have lost children. My message is to convey to bereaved parents that they are not alone on this journey and their feelings are not only acceptable, but also normal. I hope to provide a forum in which those who suffer as I have can compare their feelings along with mine, can share in the same emotions I have, as we try to learn the best way to continue moving along in a world that for us can never be the same.
Download or read book Anxiety The Missing Stage of Grief written by Claire Bidwell Smith and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking book exploring the little-known yet critical connections between anxiety and grief, with practical strategies for healing that follow the renowned Kübler-Ross stages model. If you're suffering form anxiety but not sure why, or if you're struggling with loss and looking for solace, Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief offers help -- and answers. Significant loss and unresolved grief are primary underpinnings of anxiety, something that grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith discovered in her own life and in her practice with her therapy clients. Now, using research and real life stories, Smith breaks down the physiology of anxiety, giving you a concrete foundation of understanding in order to help you heal. Starting with the basics of What Is Anxiety? and What Is Grief? and moving to concrete approaches such as Making Amends, Taking Charge, and Retraining Your Brain, Anxiety takes a big step beyond Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's widely accepted five stages to unpack everything from our age-old fears about mortality to the bare vulnerability a loss can make us feel. With concrete tools and coping strategies for panic attacks, getting a handle on anxious thoughts, and more, Smith bridges these two emotions in a way that is deeply empathetic and eminently practical.
Download or read book Confessions of a Grieving Mother written by Sherry Anne Coombe and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I did not cry. The moment came when Heather died; I did not shed a tear. I felt numb, like I was having an out of body experience, and I was watching myself go through the motions. There were things to do; people to call, it was not the time to begin to fall apart. I had just joined an elite club of grieving mothers. This was the club no one talked about or wanted to become a member of. From that moment on my life was getting a makeover that I didnt ask for let alone consent to allowing it to happen. It was beyond my control; I was not given a choice. This was and is my life now. I am a grieving mother for the rest of my life.
Download or read book Mommy s Reflections written by Zuton Lucero-Mills and published by Sakhu Schule Publications. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mommy's Reflections is the true account of one mother's journey following the death of her child. The journey begins on September 18, 2009. It has been almost two months since the passing of nine year old Zumante, and the reader is immediately drawn into the soul searching of his brokenhearted mother. She examines her emotions, details her despair, and struggles with her very survival. In the midst of the grief, though, there is something even greater. There are several recurring themes in these reflections. The love that this mother has for her son is apparent on every page. Apparent also, is the overwhelming pain caused by his death. Although this story is one that chronicles the devastation of losing a child, it is also a testament of faith and courage. This is a powerful narrative that will move many to tears. It is also a complex collection of journal entries that will encourage reflections and evoke conversations. No one will read it and remain untouched. Mommy's Reflections is an honest read. Lucero-Mills endures a parent's worst nightmare and allows the reader the unique opportunity to gain insight and understanding. From the first hurtful holiday season through the first anniversary of Zumante's death, this story speaks of tears and toil, healing and hope. This is a grieving mother's memoir. It is a book that gives voice to the violation of a soul. It is a book not only for mothers, but a book for anyone who has ever loved or lost, or wondered about either. It is a book not only about grief, but about life and death, and relationships and perspectives. Mommy's Reflections is not about getting over it. It is about getting through it. This book shines a spotlight on that process. In the end, it's not about giving in to grief. It's about facing loss and finding the mustard seed.
Download or read book Through the Grief written by Dayton Williams and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the Grief: A Mother's Journey conveys some of the author's experiences and emotions associated with the aftermath of the tragic and untimely death of her eldest son. It highlights how the loss of a child weaves through all aspects of one's life, and how the journey is a process that encourages gentleness and teaches one to be open to healing. As through denotes one side and out the other, her story expresses respect for the grief process and what it requires. Yet it extends beyond grief and we experience how one mother learned to move forward. A heartfelt book that will bring comfort and inspiration, Through the Grief: A Mother's Journey offers a connection to everyone who has suffered a devastating loss.
Download or read book My Life Without You written by Charlene Ross and published by Bobm Publishing, LLC.. This book was released on 2022 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holding on without letting go. I wasn't ready to lose you, to say goodbye you we're too young to die. A mother's inspiration through pain to empower and give mothers hope as they go through the process of grieving.
Download or read book See You in a Minute written by Misty Novak and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Is he hurt? Well, he's not dead, is he?". . . The thing that I feared the most happened: I lost my child. My world was thrown off balance. Each day became an awful nightmare from which I couldn't wake up. On April 20th, 2006, a small plane crashed near Bloomington, Indiana. My son, Zachary Novak, was among the five fatalities; all talented musicians, students of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. The grief of losing a child is still with me; however, over time I have learned, to some degree, to cope with this grief-and more importantly, how to remember and celebrate the life of my son. It is my hope and prayer that those who read this book will find solace and better understand grief. See You in a Minute is the chronological passage of that first year of pain. The book is guided by music, with songs serving as title and focus of chapters. I describe what I went through during that first year, along with reflections on his life and the many people he touched, including Christian music legend, Sandi Patty, who has provided the foreword. Life flies by at breakneck speed. We may just see those we have lost . . . in a minute.
Download or read book Crossing the River written by Carol Smith and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful exploration of grief and resilience following the death of the author's son that combines memoir, reportage, and lessons in how to heal Everyone deals with grief in their own way. Helen Macdonald found solace in training a wild goshawk. Cheryl Strayed found strength in hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. For Carol Smith, a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist struggling with the sudden death of her seven-year-old son, Christopher, the way to cross the river of sorrow was through work. In Crossing the River, Smith recounts how she faced down her crippling loss through reporting a series of profiles of people coping with their own intense challenges, whether a life-altering accident, injury, or diagnosis. These were stories of survival and transformation, of people facing devastating situations that changed them in unexpected ways. Smith deftly mixes the stories of these individuals and their families with her own account of how they helped her heal. General John Shalikashvili, once the most powerful member of the American military, taught Carol how to face fear with discipline and endurance. Seth, a young boy with a rare and incurable illness, shed light on the totality of her son's experiences, and in turn helps readers see that the value of a life is not measured in days. Crossing the River is a beautiful and profoundly moving book, an unforgettable journey through grief toward hope, and a valuable, illuminating read for anyone coping with loss.
Download or read book Farther Along written by Carol Henderson and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carol Henderson tells the spellbinding story of how her one-day writing workshop for bereaved mothers turned into an ongoing journey of self-discovery and healing for 13 women who had lost children. Each woman brought to the group a powerful story of loss and bereavement, and each discovered the sustaining power of reflective writing. The women's stories, harrowing and poignant, are rendered both by Henderson and by the women themselves--the book includes generous portions of their own writing. Farther Along is at once the history of an evolving writers group, and a detailed guide for group leaders and facilitators who are interested in using writing as a tool for healing.
Download or read book Quit Kissing My Ashes written by Judy Collier and published by Forty-Two Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Kyles death, he wasted little time in coming to his mothers aid. His hundreds of escapades from the spirit world are undeniable and mind-boggling. Whether with the help of psychic John Edward or by himself, Kyle will have you laughing at his antics. By accompanying Kyles family on this eye-opening journey, you will accelerate your own path through the darkness and into the light.
Download or read book But Should the Angels Call for Him written by Glenda Pearson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-05 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glenda Pearson had a story that needed to be told. This is that story. There are no words to express the devastation that a parent feels when a child is taken from them. When her 21-year-old son was killed in an accident, so many dreams for the future went with him. The painful journey that followed has been an emotional roller coaster and a catalyst for self-discovery. Her search for meaning and exploration of herself in a world that had turned upside-down changed the course of her life. Here, Glenda offers you the insights and wisdom she has gained from her life experiences. To view newspaper articles on the book and author please go to www.angelscall.us
Download or read book Getting Through written by Sandra L. Thibault and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-11-04 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting Through is a heartfelt collection of poetry that has something everyone can connect with. For anyone who has faced adversity, this book is sure to touch ones heart. Its about getting through the loss of a loved one or pet, loss of a job or finances, loss of self-worth and confidence. Its about the loss of ones self. This book is about losing love and finding it again. Its about finding faith and hope again, and learning to enjoy the little things in life and appreciate the blessings were given. Its about finding ones self while getting through.
Download or read book For Every Dark Night A Mother s Journey Through Grief and Trauma written by Diane Muller Ludman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Every Dark Night...A Mother's Journey through Grief and Trauma, Diane Ludman courageously shares her difficult and rewarding journey through the grieving process. Her stories of navigating grief's peaks and valleys are clearly driven by love and support from her family and her "family of friends". Honoring her feelings, instincts and intuition, Diane embraces the "sightings of Mikie" and is able to enjoy his presence in her life... and to always be Mikie's mom. With gathered strength and courage, Diane reveals how trust can open doors to healing. Diane provides a comforting treasure for grieving parents and a book to remember for us all." -Elizabeth Pearce KinderMourn Counselor/Facilitator
Download or read book Come Walk With Me written by Marguerite Green and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Devastated by the untimely loss of her daughter, Marguerite found herself inspired to write a collection of stories chronicling the sadness, frustration and life after the death of a child. Written in a raw and honest hand, her journey into sorrow and ensuing recovery is meant to reach out to others experiencing the complexities of grief.
Download or read book Love Mommy written by Julie Domogalla and published by . This book was released on 2006-02-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LOVE, MOMMY is an honest account of a mother's journey through grief. The author shares her personal reflections as she struggles through the loss of an infant son born with severe physical limitations. Expert opinion convinces her to try again, only to suffer the loss of an infant daughter less than two years later. The result is a gripping inspirational story.
Download or read book Letters to My Son written by Daynabelle Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of your child breaks you. With some luck, you may be able to rebuild most of who you were before that loss so that you are not a complete stranger, even to yourself. Even then, you know that you will never be the same again. There will always be a piece of you missing, leaving you forever broken. With the loss of her son, Jeramie, to a car accident, author Daynabelle Anderson found this to be true of herself: a forever broken mom. She then had to decide whether to fight it and live her life, trying in vain to be whole again, only to punish herself over and over when her efforts resulted in failure. Or she could accept that this was who she was now--to allow herself to be broken and to forgive herself for it. She chose the latter, and now she chronicles her journey into that brokenness. This personal narrative offers one mother's story and her perspective on how to live with grief, intended for anyone who has lost a loved one and who feels pressured to move on.
Download or read book 457 Days written by Kimberly A. Starr and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the first day, Kimberly A. Starr's world fell apart. On the 54th, she realized even just eating was an uphill struggle. On the 85th, she celebrated her son's birthday-even though he was no longer with her. On the 264th day, she tried to make it through Christmas-the first without her son. On the 377th, she started thinking about her own healing process. On the 432nd, she started to let go. 457 Days is Starr's candid chronicle of these trying, life-altering days and every day in between, starting her journey on the 54th day after her son Tom died by suicide, recording her powerful emotions, relating cherished memories of her son, and expressing regret at the many ways he would never get to experience life. Starr's work is an intimate portrait of grief and anguish that will touch anyone with a loved one suffering from mental illness and suicidal ideation. At the same time, it is a celebration of her son's life and legacy-ensuring that Tom will not be remembered solely for the mode of his death. Starr recounts an entire life of wonderful memories and unforgettable experiences-and her own journey toward acceptance and peace.
