Bob Cristello

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” — Helen Keller Grieving parents often find hope feels distant or fragile. The loss of a child can make the future seem impossible. Hope may flicker like a candle struggling in the wind. That flicker can feel too weak … Read more

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela Grief often feels like an endless mountain to climb. Many grieving parents face each day feeling overwhelmed by the weight of loss. The idea of moving forward can seem impossible. Each small step may feel like a giant leap. The path through sorrow rarely feels … Read more

“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” — Viktor Frankl Grief strips away many reasons to keep going. The loss of a child leaves a hole that feels impossible to fill. Many grieving parents find themselves searching for meaning in the midst of pain. Without a clear purpose, days … Read more

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” — Oprah Winfrey Grief leaves wounds deeper than many can see. The loss of a child is a pain that reshapes every part of life. Many grieving parents carry invisible scars that never fully heal. The journey through sorrow reveals strength that wasn’t obvious before. The lessons hidden in pain … Read more

“Where there’s hope, there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.” — Anne Frank Grief can feel like a heavy fog that dims the light of hope. Parents who lose a child often face days filled with despair and numbness. Even in that dark place, a small flicker of hope … Read more

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” — Albert Camus Grief can feel like a harsh winter with no end in sight. The loss of a child creates a coldness that seems to freeze time. Many grieving parents endure days filled with darkness and numbness. The … Read more

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Grief changes the meaning of courage. After losing a child, the smallest tasks can feel overwhelming. Fear often takes root in everyday moments. Facing grief means meeting uncertainty without clear directions. Many grieving parents discover courage hidden beneath exhaustion and sorrow. Courage might mean … Read more

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill Grief feels like walking through a dark and endless tunnel. Many grieving parents feel trapped by sorrow. The pain seems too heavy to bear. Moments of despair can overwhelm even the strongest heart. The journey through grief is not linear. There are days filled with … Read more

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou Grief often feels like an unchangeable reality. The loss of a child reshapes life in ways no one can prepare for. Many grieving parents wrestle with the impossible nature of loss. Some changes arrive suddenly, while others … Read more

“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” — Mary Oliver Grief changes how attention works. Every detail can seem sharper, louder, or strangely muted. Parents grieving the loss of a child may notice things once taken for granted. The way light falls through a window. The sound of a bird … Read more