Bob Cristello

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” — Viktor Frankl Grief strips away so much. The loss of a child removes hopes, dreams, and certainty. Many parents feel trapped in a flood of overwhelming emotion. The world … Read more

“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” — Anne Frank Grieving parents often face a world that feels cold and indifferent. The loss of a child can shadow every interaction with doubt and fear. Experiences of pain sometimes make trust feel impossible. Even so, many grieving hearts hold … Read more

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” — Oprah Winfrey The loss of a child shakes the very foundation beneath a parent’s feet. Life feels unsteady and unrecognizable after such a loss. Parents who grieve must learn to … Read more

“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” — Maya Angelou Grieving parents experience defeats daily. Each empty chair, quiet room, or forgotten birthday reminds the heart of loss. The weight of grief can feel crushing, as if every step forward is met with a heavy push back. Loss reshapes every expectation. … Read more

“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” — Mary Oliver Grief arrives like a box no one asks for. The loss of a child brings an unbearable weight that settles deep in the heart. Many grieving parents feel trapped … Read more

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Fear often arrives suddenly after loss. Grieving parents may find fear lurking in the quiet moments. The fear of living without a child can feel overwhelming. When grief and fear meet, the … Read more

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill Grief often feels like failure. The loss of a child breaks every expectation a parent once held. Many grieving parents question their strength and wonder if healing is even possible. The journey through sorrow offers no … Read more

“Sometimes, only one person is missing, and the whole world seems depopulated.” — Alphonse de Lamartine The absence of a child changes everything. Grieving parents often feel a profound emptiness no one else can see. The house may still stand, but the heart feels hollow. Familiar places become echoes of what once was. Every memory … Read more

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” — Anne Frank Grief can feel overwhelming and paralyzing. The loss of a child leaves a silence that seems impossible to fill. Many parents wait for the pain to lessen before taking a step forward. Waiting can become … Read more

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” — Albert Camus Grieving the loss of a child brings a pain that changes everything. The weight of sorrow feels unbearable at times. Many parents face moments when survival feels like the only goal. Enduring loss does not erase the heartache or the emptiness left behind. Strength in … Read more