Our Grief Support Library
From Our Support and Share Night Speakers
Cindy Little - Author and Speaker
Life can change in an instant. Loss—whether through death, illness, or major life transitions—forces us to ask painful questions: How do I go on? Will I ever feel joy again? After the sudden loss of my son, I was thrust into the depths of grief. In Reflecting on Life; Growing Through Grief, I share my raw journey of heartbreak, healing, and rediscovering purpose. Through personal stories, lessons, and practical tools, this book offers guidance for anyone navigating grief or unexpected change. You’ll find reflections to journal on, strategies to move forward, and reminders that—even in the darkest moments—you already carry the strength to heal. This book is both a companion and a light, showing you that grief doesn’t have to define the end of your story; it can become the beginning of a new one. If you are searching for hope, healing, and a way back to life’s joy, this book is for you.
R. Glenn Kelly - Author and Speaker
R. Glenn Kelly is a writer, public speaker, Grief Support Advocate, and grieving father. After the tragic loss of his teenage son, he left behind the corporate world to work exclusively with bereaved men, and the women who want to understand them. R. Glenn is the author of the self-help book, "Sometimes I Cry in the Shower: A Grieving Father's Journey to Wholeness and Healing," and has appeared on television, support workshops and even college universities to discuss moving forward towards the new normal in recovering from traumatic loss. Look for Sometimes I Cry in the Shower in paperback and eBook on-line at R. Glenn's website, grievingmen.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and bookstores everywhere.
My Little Brother - A Childhood Memoir
by Maiko Serizawa (Author) Have you ever lost someone so dear that their memory still shapes your life? In My Little Brother, Maiko shares a poignant yet heartwarming journey through her early years with her beloved younger brother who passed away far too soon. Through vivid recollections of their time together in a small community of a rural Japanese town, Maiko brings to life the joy and warmth of their shared childhood adventures. Her brother, despite his short life due to heart disease, left an indelible mark on everyone around him, especially his big sister. My Little Brother is a touching memoir that celebrates the beauty of a brief but significant life and the enduring love that keeps memories alive. Join Maiko on a journey with her little brother, and rediscover the magic of childhood and the power of memory. Get your copy of My Little Brother today! My Little Brother: a childhood memoir eBook : Serizawa, Maiko : Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
From Our BFO Ottawa Community
Always With Me: Parents Talk About the Death of a Child
Edited by Donna McCart Sharkey, BFO Ottawa loss of child group facilitator and participant. Chapters written by many others from BFO Ottawa who have lost a child. How does a parent cope after the death of a child? Each essay in Always With Me: Parents Talk about the Death of a Child reveals the experiences of parents who have lived through the devastation and upheaval of their child’s death. Parents describe the maelstrom they face in their inner landscapes, coping strategies, and realigned place in the world. The writers in this collection of stories take on such topics as shock and isolation, despair, guilt, and how they attempt to make sense of their shattered lives. They offer insights into how their grief and loss are worked through, and why certain personal connections are severed, others strengthened. Importantly, they describe how, with lives altered indelibly, they try to press forward to find a new place in the world.
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