Book details

  • Genre:self-help
  • Sub-genre:Death, Grief, Bereavement
  • Language:English
  • Pages:76
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350985399

My Lessons in Grief

What I’ve learned from my son’s suicide

By Mark Mounsey

Overview

This book guides readers through the challenging journey of navigating grief after the loss of a child to suicide. It explores the various triggers that can intensify grief and offers practical coping strategies and insights that the author found helpful in managing his own path through sorrow.
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Description

This book offers readers an intimate look into the daily challenges of managing grief after the devastating loss of a child to suicide. Written not by a healthcare professional but by a grieving parent, its perspective is raw and authentic. The author addresses a wide range of grief-related topics, including denial, confusion, blame, hopelessness, guilt, suffering, triggers, faith, seeking professional help, and survival. With each topic, he shares the strategies that helped him cope with an often overwhelming journey through grief. Ultimately, this book serves as a survival guide for anyone facing the unimaginable loss of a child.
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About The Author

Mark is a passionate advocate for providing support for grieving families. Having personally navigated the profound loss of a child to suicide, Mark combines lived experience with deep empathy to offer insights and guidance to others walking a similar path. Through his writing, he seeks to break down the stigma around grief and provide a compassionate resource for those struggling with complex emotions, confusion, and hope for healing. This book, his first, is a heartfelt testament to resilience and the power of shared experience in finding light after loss. Mark lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife. He is the father of four adult children. Mark's strong desire is that this book helps to raise awareness on mental health, suicide prevention, and grief management after the loss of a loved one.
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