The Unspeakable Loss

How Do You Live After a Child Dies?

De: Nisha Zenoff

Narrado por: Nisha Zenoff, Betsy Foldes-Meiman, Jim Meskimen

A guide to hope and healing after the death of a child, from a grief counselor and psychotherapist who has been there. Nisha Zenoff lost her son in a tragic accident when he was just 17 years old. Now, with decades of experience as a grief counselor and psychotherapist, she offers support and guidance from her own journey and from others who have experienced the death of a child.

The Unspeakable Loss helps those who mourn to face the urgent questions that accompany loss: "Will my tears ever stop?" "Who am I now without my child?" "How can I help my other children cope?" "I lost my only child, how do I live?" "Will my marriage survive?" "Will life ever feel worth living again?" No matter where you are in your grieving process, The Unspeakable Loss provides a space to mourn in your own way, and helps you understand how the death of a child affects siblings, other family members and friends, recognizing that we each grieve differently. And while there is no one prescription for healing, Zenoff provides tools to practice the important aspects of grieving that are easily forgotten - self-compassion and self-care.

The Unspeakable Loss doesn't flinch from the reality or pain caused by the death of a child, yet ultimately it is a book about the choice to embrace life, love, and joy again. As Zenoff writes in the preface: "Our relationships with our children do not end with their deaths. Our relationships change, they're transformed, but our children will always be with us."

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©2017 Nisha Zenoff (P)2017 Hachette Audio

Provided insight

The book provided insight to what other bereaved are feeling and going through..... Im not alone in what i feel

Needed after the loss of a child

When my son passed away I was totally lost. This book helped me a lot! It opened my eyes first that I wasn't alone during this process. It gave me tools and ideas. Some parts were hard to hear but in a good way that helped me grow after our tragic loss. You won't regret listening to this book.

Excellent book that captures the depths of my grief

This is an excellent book that captures the depths and agonizing pain of my grief. I was especially appreciative that this was specific to the loss of a child as this type of loss is so different than any other type of loss. I felt understood and wished everyone could read this because they would get a small glimpse into what I am feeling right now. I felt as if the author and I were mourning together. I didn’t feel so alone. I would recommend this to anyone who has lost a child.

Very helpful

When my child died at age 4, I was devastated and lost. While I will forever have a hole in my heart, this book helped me make sense of my feelings so that I could move through the grieving process without feeling like I was going crazy. The grieving process for the loss of a child will never end, but it does “get better” over time. This book helped me understand this. If you have lost a child, I highly recommend this book.

Realistic, relatable and non preachy

This is the first grief book I've come across that is very realistic about the grief process for parents. It also doesn't make me feel like I'm being preached to. Hearing the journey of other parents and their perspective was very helpful. I'm reading it all over again and probably will keep it on auto play for a while.

Everyone should read….for a loss will cross your path.

This format is very helpful and insightful to anyone walking through grief or learning to be more empathetic. She bases her own experience of loss as well as 35 other people who lost children in a variety of situations.

Healing

Love it! This book knew exactly how I am feeling and that was a blessing. it validated my feels.

Incredible, Insightful, and Genuine

The loss of a child is extremely painful. Anyone who has lost, or knows someone who has lost a child will be grateful for the healing and inspiration that comes ftrom these incredible stories.

Very helpful for those who have lost a child.

There is no pain that I know of as significant as child loss. The stories in this book confirmed all the strange feelings I've had since my son died at nineteen back in 2017—I'm glad to know I'm not alone. One thing I did disagree with was that I have found a few who have lost children who do not want to talk about it, but most, like me, do. Well done, Nisha Zenoff. Your book will help many get through challenging times.

A go to resource for anyone needing guidance

A go to resource for anyone needing guidance whether you have experienced the loss of a child or loved one or trying to help someone who has. Nisha’s expertise comes through as a guiding light ready to hold your hand and give professional and practical advise for family, friends, loved ones and other professionals.
A must read for everyone.