Patti was 14 when her father died suddenly of a heart attack. Mary was 26 when her father died from a fall. Vicki was 5 when her mother died in a freak car accident. They all have one thing in common: a journey of intense heartache and a rollercoaster of emotions ranging from sadness and disbelief to seeking understanding, healing, and hope.
Part of the award-winning Grief Diaries series, Surviving Loss of a Parent shares the poignant stories of 17 sons and daughters. Covering tender issues such as navigating the holidays, when to sort through our parent's belongings, handling sensitive questions and more, Surviving Loss of a Parent is a wonderful source of comfort for all who share the journey, and offers a treasured reminder that none of us walk this journey alone. See all books in the award-winning series at GriefDiaries.com.
"CRITICALLY IMPORTANT . . . I want to say to Lynda that what you are doing is so critically important." -DR. BERNICE A. KING, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King

Foreword Preface Introduction 1 The Beginning 2 The Aftermath 3 The Funeral 4 The Transition 5 The Question 6 The Dates 7 The Holidays 8 The Belongings 9 The Darkness 10 The Friends 11 The Relationships 12 The Faith 13 Our Health 14 The Quiet 15 Our Fear 16 Our Comfort 17 Our Silver Lining 18 Our Hope 19 Our Journey 20 Finding the Sunrise Meet the Writers Thank You About Lynda Cheldelin Fell