Podcasts
All There Is with Anderson Cooper
I’ve listened to every episode. There’s a small comfort in hearing other grief stories and knowing you’re not alone in your grief.
Resources
Small Comforts / Distractions.
As griefy parents, we’re willing to try, listen or read anything that may bring us that .01% comfort. Even if just for a moment.
Here is a small curated list of what I’ve found or in some cases, what comes highly recommended from other griefy parents. Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t.
Music
Music was a special communication between Alexander and me. So naturally, I curated a playlist– griefy tunes.
19 songs that resonated with my grief on some level. Feelings of love and the ache of missing my son.
Books
Books have always had a special place in my life and reading to Alexander each night, encapsulate some of our best memories. He too, loved books. Books are now a distraction and have taken on a new meaning.
Here are a few recs that I’ve read and other griefy parents have suggested. What are some books that have given you peace during your grief?
Book list to come
Support Groups in Los Angeles
Rooms full of people who get it, here in LA.
Support Groups, National & Online
Ones you can join from anywhere.
- Compassionate Friends
- MISS Foundation
- Alive Alone
- Thrive by Arms Wide Open link to come
- ACCO
- Helping Parents Heal
- Golden Willow Retreat
- Momcology
Walking with E-Motion
E-Motion
A nonprofit founded by a bereaved mom, offering Grief Movement Communities. Courtney works with E-Motion on its walks, which are a closed group right now.
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