Bob Cristello

“It is in the affliction itself that the mercy of God shines—in the depths, at the center of our inconsolable grief.” — Simone Weil Grief can feel endless and without relief. The loss of a child leaves a wound that no time fully closes. Many parents wrestle with sorrow that feels raw and relentless. In … Read more

“You loved me—then what right had you to leave me?” — Emily Brontë Grief often brings questions without answers. When a child dies, parents face a silence that feels like betrayal. The heart struggles to understand why someone so deeply loved must be gone. Many grieving parents wrestle with feelings of abandonment and confusion. The … Read more

“So he tasted the deep pain that is reserved only for the strong, just as he had tasted for a little while the deep happiness.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald Grieving parents carry a kind of strength few understand. The depth of sorrow often feels unbearable. Pain settles deep inside, where only the strongest can endure … Read more

“Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell.” — Edna St. Vincent Millay The absence of a child leaves a hollow space that no words can fill. Every day becomes a … Read more

“I tell you, hopeless grief is passionless; That only men incredulous of despair, Half-taught in anguish, through the midnight air Beat upward to God’s throne in loud access.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning Hopeless grief can feel numb and empty. The absence of passion may lead to a hollow silence inside. Many grieving parents experience moments … Read more

“Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion to death.” — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Grieving parents often carry guilt alongside their sorrow. The loss of a child can awaken questions that never leave. Many parents wonder if something they did or didn’t do caused the loss. The weight of regret presses heavily on the heart. Guilt hides … Read more

“Tears are the silent language of grief.” — Voltaire Grieving parents often find words inadequate to express their sorrow. The loss of a child can silence even the loudest voices. Tears become a language when speech fails. Crying does not always mean weakness. Tears are a profound form of communication, revealing pain too deep for … Read more

“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving.” — Pablo Neruda Grieving parents often carry a love that defies explanation. The love for a child does not fade … Read more

“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” — William Shakespeare Many grieving parents carry sorrow locked inside. The silence around grief can feel like a heavy weight. Words often feel impossible when the heart is overwhelmed. The pressure builds quietly but powerfully. Speaking … Read more

“Hearts united in pain and sorrow will not be separated by joy and happiness. Bonds that are woven in sadness are stronger than the ties of joy and pleasure.” — Kahlil Gibran Grief creates a connection unlike any other. Parents who have lost a child understand this bond deeply. The shared pain forms a bridge … Read more