The writings contained in this book resulted from a profound experience I had one summer evening quite some time ago. The experience came about when I had just got into bed and was experiencing a high and strong vibration of spiritual energy within my body. I then felt a strong urge to focus all my attention on an area towards the top and back of my head. Suddenly I found myself sitting in a beautiful wooded area within a clearing of a forest. It was nighttime and a wood fire burned quietly before me. Read more…

TJ Barganski grew up in a dysfunctional Mormon home as a female, yet from a very young age he felt like a boy in a girl’s body. Too young to understand or articulate why he felt like a misfit, he became an angry and confused child who acted out. In addition to being bullied, tormented, abused, and sexually molested, Barganski was put in special education in school. Nobody knew what to do with him.   As a young adult, Barganski first became a firefighter and then enlisted in the Navy with hopes that would give him peace. Read more…

On the summer morning of June 27, 2000 . . . 16-year-old Molly Bish began her eighth day of lifeguarding at Comins Pond in the small town of Warren, Massachusetts. Around 10 a.m., between the time her mother dropped her off and the first swimmers arrived, Molly was abducted. Oddly, the day before her disappearance, Molly’s mother saw a sinister looking man sitting in a white car parked in the pond’s dirt lot near Molly’s lifeguard post. Three years later, Molly’s remains were found less than three miles from where she was taken. In 2003, Dr. Read more…

People who experience sudden loss of a loved one find themselves shocked and stunned, and often struggle to find support to adapt to a life they didn’t plan. Friends, family, and others have little idea about how to help, leaving the bereaved feeling alone and vulnerable when they need support most. Read more…

The survivors of victims of murder and suspicious deaths are often victimized twice—first by the loss of their loved one and subsequently by the system they rely on for justice. Read more…

Barely Breathing is an essential and hope-filled guide for grieving parents and those who support them. Drawing from her own experience of losing her daughter Lydia, bestselling author Daphne Bach Greer offers ten secrets to surviving in an easy to follow, thoughtfully written book. Read more…

Death is a universal experience that transcends all differences, yet the unique way we process our loss is highly personal. Faces of Resilience is a stunning gallery of portraits showcasing both the commonality and individuality of a timeless journey experienced by people around the world. Each photo reveals how grief influences our emotions yet serves as a visual reminder that the power of resilience lies within us all. Read more…

Poetry & Prose and More offers a heartfelt collection of expressive writing by 18 poets, journalers, and bloggers as they journey through different struggles including loss, mental illness, and more. Read more…

A pregnant woman is said to be expecting, but no one expects pregnancy or newborn loss. The devastation in the aftermath of losing a baby, no matter how small, can steal your breath, and leave you with more questions than answers. Why did this happen? Did I do something wrong? Will it happen again? Surviving Loss of a Pregnancy is a collection of poignant stories by mothers who have lost first, second, third-trimester pregnancies and stillbirth. Read more…

Through the Eyes of Men offers a unique glimpse into the different styles of grieving as seen through the eyes of 14 men. From the very moment their lives were changed, real men share their hearts, their intimacy, and their families. Read more…