 I told myself that I wasn't going to write this. My personal platform was not going to become an advertisement and I certainly don't want to be involved in - or accused of - conflict of interest. But, I've changed my mind. After all, if there is something that can help others, why not share?
I've briefly mentioned Mandy's book in past articles. Now, proud mother that I am, I'm going to tell you all about it. Possibly, it's a book that would be helpful for your family. "Stella's Story: Dealing With Sibling Loss" is intended for young children who have experienced the death of a brother or sister. It tells of the sisters' relationship before Stella dies, touches on the accident, describes how life changes after Stella is gone and encourages discussion within the family. At the end are tips for helping parents talk to their young children about their loss.
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I finally found it ... or the source that may have prompted the online article I mentioned in my first anniversary post. The blurb stated that 'grief is not a journey'. It took a couple of weeks and some serious searching to find the piece published by CBS News. While hunting it down, I expected to find a personal account and was a bit disturbed to discover a news story promoting a book with 'the truth' about grief.
 When I started reading "A Grandparent's Sorrow". I thought I would get through the 40-page book in a flash. My expectation was to be writing this blog entry last week. Rather, I found myself re-reading certain sections, telling myself this book wasn't really meant for me and wondering why the book's title doesn't truly represent it's contents.
It took awhile, but I figured it out. I'll get to that in a few minutes. Resource: "Healing A Grandparent's Grieving Heart - 100 Practical Ideas After Your Grandchild Dies"8/27/2016 This quick read by Alan D. Wolfelt would have been a fantastic resource in the early months of my grief journey. If you know a recently bereaved grandparent - or if you are mourning the loss of your own grandchild - "Healing A Grandparent's Grieving Heart - 100 Practical Ideas After Your Grandchild Dies" would make a thoughtful and useful gift. Nothing says you can't get a copy for yourself!
 just finished reading "When A Grandchild Dies: What to Do, What to Say, How to Cope" by Nadine Galinsky Feldman. As most resources available to grandparents, not every chapter related to me personally, but overall, I found it worth reading.
What sets this book apart from others is that Galinsky Feldman uses insights, stories and quotes from many bereaved grandparents In order to provide a wider perspective beyond her own family's loss. After losing two children and seeing the pain her mother experienced, she realized the lack of grief resources available to grandparents. Before I tell you about the book I recently added to our resource list, I have a request. There is now a Facebook page for Grandparents Grief and I welcome you to 'Like' the page. Generally, it provides updates when there is a new blog entry, but when I have a small snippet to share, that is where it will be posted.
You can either click the Facebook icon found on the right side of this page beneath the blog category list or go directly to fb and search for Grandparents Grief. Our fb address is: www.facebook.com/grandparentsgrief . Thank you! Now, on to the book:  On the first anniversary of Kitty's death, I received the most unexpected and touching gift. Someone remembered. Someone cared enough to let me know that one year later, they were thinking of and praying for Kitty, me, my husband and our family.
A card arrived in the mail with a little booklet enclosed – A CareNote. It's entitled, “On the First Anniversary of Your Loss”.  When I started the Resources page on this site, I decided that I was not going to put out a long list of references for the sole purpose of having an impressive looking list.
To me, it is more beneficial to recommend resources that I feel could be helpful for other bereaved grandparents based on my experience. It would be a misrepresentation for me to put out a litany of books/articles I have not read or to recommend a program, website or speaker of which I know nothing. Tonight, for the first time, I listed a book. |
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