“The topics range from the psychological responses to a parent’s death such as shock, depression, and guilt, to the practical consequences such as dealing with estates and funerals.” – Amazon
“Losing our parents when we ourselves are adults is in the natural order of things, a rite of passage into true adulthood. But whether we lose them suddenly or after a prolonged illness, and whether we were close to or estranged from them, this passage proves inevitably more difficult than we thought it would be. From the recognition of our own mortality and sudden child-like sorrow to a sometimes-subtle change in identity or shift of roles in the surviving family, The Orphaned Adult guides readers through the storm of change this passage brings and anchors them with its compassionate and reassuring wisdom.” – Amazon
“Not many books have been written to help the grieving son or daughter deal with the new reality of a deceased father. Smith has combined personal stories from Frederick Buechner, Norman Vincent Peale, Corrie ten Boom, James Dobson, and many other well- known people to help others through their grieving process.” – Amazon
“If you have recently lost your father, first: our condolences, we understand the feelings of loss. The Therapeutic writing ” Letter” This Letter allows you after losing your dad to express yourself freely and safely, keep all your various heart feels and thoughts organized in one easy to find a spot, It also provides you with the tools to explore within so that you can build your inner strength again, this type of writing is the most therapeutic as you have the opportunity to speak out from the heart about what you want to express. It can be especially helpful when the letter touches a sensitive issue.” – Amazon
“How do you do this? What does this mean? Who are you now? What’s next?. . . Gary Roe experienced multiple, devastating losses in childhood. Gary says, “By the time I was a teenager, I was slogging through each day carrying a massive amount of grief. Then my dad dropped in front of me of a heart attack. He was a single father and my one functional parent. When this lightning bolt struck, I thought my life was over.” Then Gary picked up a pen and started writing. The next day, he wrote some more. “I found myself emoting as I wrote. Sadness, confusion, anger, fear, anxiety, and guilt spewed out of me, one word at a time. I felt lousy, but expressing what was inside me felt good and relieving.” Unfortunately, the losses just kept coming. And Gary kept writing.” – Amazon
“Anger, rage, ambivalence, guilt and shame, relief–all of these unexpected feelings can accompany grief and sadness when a parent dies. Such reactions, however, are often considered unacceptable in our society. In She Loved Me, She Loved Me Not: Adult Parent Loss After a Conflicted Relationship, Linda Converse offers honest reflections, insights and advice from adults, including herself, who have experienced these “unacceptable” feelings after losing a parent. As a professional social worker, Ms. Converse explores the issues involved in parent loss after a conflicted relationship. Drawing upon the work of experts in the field of death and dying, she offers concrete suggestions on how to reach a place of understanding and acceptance. If you have or had a conflicted relationship with a parent, once you begin reading this sensitive, thoughtful book, you will no longer feel alone.” – Amazon
“What does it mean to be living without parents to please or rebel against?
How does adult “orphanhood” alter relationships with one’s siblings, partner, friends, children, or one’s career choices?
How does it reshape one’s sense of self?
Losing Your Parents, Finding Your Self offers the assurance that out of loss can come unforeseen gain–that on the other side of sorrow, we can discover new hope, wisdom, and strength.” – Amazon