Bob Cristello

“If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it.” — Toni Morrison Grief often feels like a fierce wind pushing against every step. The loss of a child leaves a relentless storm within the heart. Many grieving parents fight that storm, trying to control every gust and gust’s direction. Resistance can deepen the exhaustion … Read more

“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” — Frida Kahlo Grief often arrives like a storm that feels too fierce to face. The loss of a child shatters expectations about strength and survival. Many parents feel crushed beneath waves of sorrow and disbelief. The body and … Read more

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” — Gandhi Grief can feel isolating and misunderstood. Many grieving parents find their pain dismissed or minimized by others. Society often expects quick recovery, which ignores the slow, complex nature of loss. The silence around grief sometimes feels like … Read more

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” — Mark Twain Grief often silences words. Many grieving parents struggle to find the right language to express their pain. The heaviness of loss can make conversation feel impossible. Silence can fill rooms with emptiness or comfort. Kindness, however, requires no … Read more

“The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment.” — Eckhart Tolle Grief often pulls the mind into a painful past or an uncertain future. Many grieving parents find themselves trapped between what was lost and what might never be. The heart aches for moments that will never return. Yet, within … Read more

“You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path.” — Joseph Campbell Grief often feels like stepping into a dark, unknown forest. The loss of a child leaves parents without guidance or clear direction. The familiar paths once traveled suddenly vanish. Fear and confusion may overwhelm the grieving heart. Many wonder … Read more

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” — Carl Jung Grief sharpens emotions, making irritations feel magnified and raw. Parents who have lost children often face frustration, not only with others but also with themselves. The pain of loss may reveal vulnerabilities hidden beneath everyday life. When others … Read more

“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” — Toni Morrison Grief can feel like a heavy chain that holds tightly to the heart. The journey through loss often begins with breaking those chains. Many grieving parents find moments of freedom from despair. Those moments offer glimpses of peace, but … Read more

“I tried to drown my sorrows, but the bastards learned how to swim.” — Frida Kahlo Grief often arrives like a flood, overwhelming every part of life. Many grieving parents try to push sorrow away, hoping to escape the pain. The urge to bury sadness can feel urgent and necessary. Attempts to drown sorrow often … Read more

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” — Gandhi Grief can make the world feel fractured and unfamiliar. Loss shakes the foundation of everyday life. Many grieving parents long for healing but feel powerless to begin. Change often seems distant and out of reach. Yet, small actions can create meaningful shifts. … Read more