Wholesale Surviving My First Year of Child Loss: Personal Stories From Grieving Parents - Paperback

by Nathalie Himmelrich (Author), Carly Marie Dudley (Foreword by) A stunning collection of real, heartbreaking, yet hopeful stories written by a community of bereaved parents who courageously share their first year of grief. - Carly Marie Dudley The death of a baby, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss, or the death of an older child, is the worst experience a parent can endure. Parents often don't know how - or if - they will survive such an earth-shattering event. Just as each individual's grief journey is different, so is each parent's experience. This book includes twenty-six heart-wrenchingly honest essays by parents who convey their personal challenges and the ways they coped during the first twelve months after losing a child. This book shows you how to: * Build resilience in the midst of despair and hopelessness * Nurture your mind, body, and soul as you grieve * Discover hope without masking the reality of your pain * Find ways to live with purpose, not just survive * Feel supported and know that you are not alone This book also helps friends and family understand a grieving parent's struggle and how best to provide support. Let this book be your companion on your grief journey or as you support the bereaved. Number of Pages: 212 Dimensions: 0.45 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 01, 2017