Bob Cristello

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” — Mark Twain Grief often brings fear in many forms. The fear of facing each day without the one lost can be overwhelming. Many grieving parents experience moments when fear grips the heart tightly. Fear of forgetting, fear of breaking, fear of feeling numb … Read more

“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who have suffered with us.” — Henri Nouwen Grief creates a deep bond between those who share it. The loss of a child isolates many parents, but it also forms invisible threads between … Read more

“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” — Deepak Chopra Grief often traps people in cycles of pain and regret. Parents who lose a child face moments when sorrow feels unbearable. The familiar … Read more

“We are all just walking each other home.” — Ram Dass Grief often feels like a long journey through unfamiliar terrain. Many grieving parents face days when the path seems endless and uncertain. Walking alone can deepen the sense of isolation. Yet, in this shared journey, connection becomes essential. Meeting another grieving heart on the … Read more

“I choose to feel good about myself.” — Louise Hay Grief often challenges the ability to feel good about oneself. The loss of a child shakes the foundation of identity. Many grieving parents wrestle with guilt, anger, and self-doubt. These feelings can cloud any sense of self-worth. Choosing to feel good about oneself may seem … Read more

“The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.” — Pema Chödrön Grief often fills every corner of a grieving parent’s heart. The absence of a child creates space that feels both endless and suffocating. Many grieving parents want to push … Read more

“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Grief strips away many of the masks worn before loss. The rawness that remains feels vulnerable and exposed. Many grieving parents struggle with feeling misunderstood or judged by others. Society often expects grief to fit neat … Read more

“Your silence will not protect you.” — Audre Lorde Many grieving parents feel trapped by silence. The loss of a child can create walls too high to climb. Grief isolates in ways few can understand. Holding pain inside may seem safer than risking exposure. Silence can feel like armor. However, silence does not shield the … Read more

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Grieving parents often face an overwhelming path. The journey after loss feels uncertain and dark. Each step forward can seem impossible to imagine. Fear and sorrow cloud the way ahead. Hope … Read more

“It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” — Jane Austen Grief can fill the mind with endless thoughts and questions. Many grieving parents replay memories and worries without pause. The thoughts alone cannot carry the weight of sorrow. Actions become the true measure of how we live through … Read more