From Mother to Mother: On the Loss of a Child

by Emily R Long

Surviving the loss of a child is an unbearable pain. Yet it is a pain that so many grieving mothers bear every day. The aftermath of child loss can be filled with grief, anguish, guilt, rage, fear, loneliness, and a terrible sense of failure. Mama, you are not alone. You did not fail. This was not the motherhood you had planned, yet it remains beautiful and filled with steadfast love. In this book, dozens of mothers living without their precious children put their heart into words to share with other grieving mothers. Our hope is that in the darkest, loneliest hours of this life after loss, you will find some small comfort in the words of another mother who has been where you are now. When you feel alone, when you feel broken, when it feels too much to bear – reach for us and we will be there.

240 pages, Paperback

Published September 11, 2017

Reviews

[Michelle Jeffreys · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heartfelt and compassionate. I could feel every mother's pain and hope through their letters.

[Sandy O'Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely recommend this book. I loved the letters from the mamas in the book. They really helped me realize that I'm not alone in this journey.