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Loss of a Parent: Adult Grief When Parents Die
Expert guidance, effective healing exercises and experience from others who have lost a parent.Theresa lost her father in 2007 and struggled to come to terms with the loss. With a career in medical communications and a Master's degree in clinical research, Theresa Jackson has combined the most effective resources, healing practices for grief and expert guidance on bereavement.
Sharing hers and others’ personal journeys of coming to terms with the loss of a parent, she hopes to help more bereaved adult children on their healing journeys."Loss of a Parent" will help you...Gain some context by learning about the 7 stages of grief, which stage you might be in currently, and get an idea about what you might experience next.Guided exercises will help you work through your grief in a healthy way.Understand how complicated or prolonged grief is common, and gain insight into how to try and move on.Understand that it’s okay to have confusing or unexpected thoughts and emotions, that people react differently to losing a parent, and that you are most likely ‘normal’ in how you’re feeling.Feel less isolated in your grief, by reading the stories of how other people felt, and how they dealt with their loss.Other people are saying..."This is such a good book for this difficult time. When my father passed away even though we had some indication of his declining health nothing could really prepare m for the tsunami of feelings. I belonged to a church and they were supportive but there was very little reading material at hand and this book would have been a valuable aid to help me understand or anticipate the effects of bereavement"“I bought this book after recently losing my mum. It is a very easy book to read and understand. I found that I could relate to both the experiences of the author and other case studies easily and it made me feel less alone at a very difficult time. The book addresses all the little issues (practical and emotional) that you may not be able to talk to others about." "I can relate to the Theresa’s story, as well as the other stories recounted in the book. I still have feelings about my father’s death that I need to process, and with my father’s birthday coming up, I need a book like this one to help guide me." "Even in the best of families’ conflict can tear the fabric of the family apart and I appreciated the guidance. Without giving too much away. The author’s writing was clear and helpful. It felt as if I was getting guidance from a friend and appreciate this book. Thank you!"Get your copy today.
Sharing hers and others’ personal journeys of coming to terms with the loss of a parent, she hopes to help more bereaved adult children on their healing journeys."Loss of a Parent" will help you...Gain some context by learning about the 7 stages of grief, which stage you might be in currently, and get an idea about what you might experience next.Guided exercises will help you work through your grief in a healthy way.Understand how complicated or prolonged grief is common, and gain insight into how to try and move on.Understand that it’s okay to have confusing or unexpected thoughts and emotions, that people react differently to losing a parent, and that you are most likely ‘normal’ in how you’re feeling.Feel less isolated in your grief, by reading the stories of how other people felt, and how they dealt with their loss.Other people are saying..."This is such a good book for this difficult time. When my father passed away even though we had some indication of his declining health nothing could really prepare m for the tsunami of feelings. I belonged to a church and they were supportive but there was very little reading material at hand and this book would have been a valuable aid to help me understand or anticipate the effects of bereavement"“I bought this book after recently losing my mum. It is a very easy book to read and understand. I found that I could relate to both the experiences of the author and other case studies easily and it made me feel less alone at a very difficult time. The book addresses all the little issues (practical and emotional) that you may not be able to talk to others about." "I can relate to the Theresa’s story, as well as the other stories recounted in the book. I still have feelings about my father’s death that I need to process, and with my father’s birthday coming up, I need a book like this one to help guide me." "Even in the best of families’ conflict can tear the fabric of the family apart and I appreciated the guidance. Without giving too much away. The author’s writing was clear and helpful. It felt as if I was getting guidance from a friend and appreciate this book. Thank you!"Get your copy today.
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First published August 8, 2014
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About the author
Theresa Jackson
22 books110 followersIn 2016, I decided to use my Master's degree in clinical research, and my experience of writing medical and scientific materials, for something good. I quit my corporate job in medical communications (producing materials that solely benefited pharmaceutical companies) and started writing to help people.
It was immensely scary at first, but by sticking with my personal brand of evidence-based, scientific research, translated into "human" language, my whole world changed. I became location independent and discovered a new, immensely rewarding world of giving other people information that could potentially really make a difference in their lives.
My first book, "Loss of a Parent," focused on helping others to grieve for their parents. I lost my father in 2007 and found the grieving process difficult. Eventually I read a book on the subject, which helped immensely. I realized that despite grief for a parent being almost universally experienced by most adults at some point, little had been written on the subject. This was the catalyst for my personal change, and it took years for me to heed the call. I'm so glad I did!
"How to Handle a Narcissist," uses a similar blend of thoroughly researched, cutting-edge theory, and combines this with a range of case studies to provide an informed and objective approach to narcissism, with a human touch. I worked hard to avoid tapping into the usual stigma and negative rhetoric around narcissists, to provide the reader with greater insight and understanding, without bolstering their anger or pain.
As well as my Master's degree in clinical research I have a Bachelor's degree in physics with astrophysics. Half of my childhood was spent in the Bahamas before I returned to England, studied and traveled the world. After several years spent working in South Korea, Spain, and the Netherlands, I returned to London where I worked for five years serving pharmaceutical companies in healthcare communications agencies. Having become location independent, I now spend much of my time in Italy and finally love my life again- something I whole-heartedly believe everyone deserves to do.
It was immensely scary at first, but by sticking with my personal brand of evidence-based, scientific research, translated into "human" language, my whole world changed. I became location independent and discovered a new, immensely rewarding world of giving other people information that could potentially really make a difference in their lives.
My first book, "Loss of a Parent," focused on helping others to grieve for their parents. I lost my father in 2007 and found the grieving process difficult. Eventually I read a book on the subject, which helped immensely. I realized that despite grief for a parent being almost universally experienced by most adults at some point, little had been written on the subject. This was the catalyst for my personal change, and it took years for me to heed the call. I'm so glad I did!
"How to Handle a Narcissist," uses a similar blend of thoroughly researched, cutting-edge theory, and combines this with a range of case studies to provide an informed and objective approach to narcissism, with a human touch. I worked hard to avoid tapping into the usual stigma and negative rhetoric around narcissists, to provide the reader with greater insight and understanding, without bolstering their anger or pain.
As well as my Master's degree in clinical research I have a Bachelor's degree in physics with astrophysics. Half of my childhood was spent in the Bahamas before I returned to England, studied and traveled the world. After several years spent working in South Korea, Spain, and the Netherlands, I returned to London where I worked for five years serving pharmaceutical companies in healthcare communications agencies. Having become location independent, I now spend much of my time in Italy and finally love my life again- something I whole-heartedly believe everyone deserves to do.
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September 3, 2016
Thank you!
My mama died on January 12th as we held her hand. I am trying to make sense of how I feel and what I am going through. I scare myself at times. In reading this, at times I felt like I was reading my own feelings. Thank you for sharing this piece of your life!
My mama died on January 12th as we held her hand. I am trying to make sense of how I feel and what I am going through. I scare myself at times. In reading this, at times I felt like I was reading my own feelings. Thank you for sharing this piece of your life!
December 27, 2024
85/100. Fantastic little book about loss and grief and the journey that comes along with losing a parent. My friend
Lexi sent it to me out of the blue- so grateful for her. This is probably one of the more impactful books I have read this year. It touches on a lot of the messier emotions and situations that arise when a parent passes. Recommend it to anyone going through the same thing.
Lexi sent it to me out of the blue- so grateful for her. This is probably one of the more impactful books I have read this year. It touches on a lot of the messier emotions and situations that arise when a parent passes. Recommend it to anyone going through the same thing.
December 11, 2021
I read this book via Kindle Unlimited.
This is a short and concise book about adult grief when the loss of a parent occurs. It goes through the author's own experience with grief and tells a number of stories about other people's grief too, to give differing perspectives. Grief is one of those things that feel incredibly lonely so I've enjoyed reading the occasional book on the topic, as a way to feel less alone in my thoughts around grief. This book was interesting but I feel it was a little clinical in places, a little too clean-cut and it felt more of regurgitation than an actual support tool. It could have probably been a little longer with more coping mechanisms and conversations had around the physical sensations of grief, but overall, not a bad book.
This is a short and concise book about adult grief when the loss of a parent occurs. It goes through the author's own experience with grief and tells a number of stories about other people's grief too, to give differing perspectives. Grief is one of those things that feel incredibly lonely so I've enjoyed reading the occasional book on the topic, as a way to feel less alone in my thoughts around grief. This book was interesting but I feel it was a little clinical in places, a little too clean-cut and it felt more of regurgitation than an actual support tool. It could have probably been a little longer with more coping mechanisms and conversations had around the physical sensations of grief, but overall, not a bad book.
July 27, 2020
Wish it had been longer
I liked a lot of what this book addresses although I cried as soon as I started reading it. For me, it felt like it only really lightly addressed what I was feeling and what I wanted to know more about. It has been over two and a half years since I lost my dad and in that time I have actively avoided looking at pictures and remembering him for the most part because it still hurts. There is one exercise given in this book which I am going to try to see how that helps, but I feel a little bit like I'm still searching for answers and may end up using the other resources recommended by the author.
I liked a lot of what this book addresses although I cried as soon as I started reading it. For me, it felt like it only really lightly addressed what I was feeling and what I wanted to know more about. It has been over two and a half years since I lost my dad and in that time I have actively avoided looking at pictures and remembering him for the most part because it still hurts. There is one exercise given in this book which I am going to try to see how that helps, but I feel a little bit like I'm still searching for answers and may end up using the other resources recommended by the author.
October 20, 2020
Easy to read and straightforward, this book gave me validation and very helpful information after my dad’s death. I am grateful for the comfort it provided in the middle of the night when I couldn’t turn off my brain or sleep.
September 29, 2017
It felt good, kind of heart-stirring, to read about other people's grief while reliving my own grief from my mother's sudden loss almost three decades ago. Wow.. even just writing it right now struck a cord. Anyway, reading this book felt good to the soul. I identified with much that was written in the book. There's something about sharing grief and putting it out there in the world that is.. cathartic? I'm so glad I read this book, and knowing there are people out there who clamber on as I had to as well.
March 7, 2025
Very helpful during the most difficult time 💕🌈
November 22, 2017
Upon reading this book I thought of my mother and father (who are on this earthy plane at present) who have both lost their mothers (paternal grandmother in March of 2009) and (maternal grandmother in May of 2007) my father losing his father in 1974, I started to remember being there with both of my parents through each of the grieving stages, however not realizing that each stage had a clinical name.
I thought the chapter on delirium was interesting. Very few people that I know would laugh under these circumstances, of having a parent of any loved one that was ill. However, everyone is different, everyone grieves in different ways and gets through hard times in different ways. I thought this was different and made me put a different perspective on the grieving process. I recommend this book to anyone going through grief and loss.
I thought the chapter on delirium was interesting. Very few people that I know would laugh under these circumstances, of having a parent of any loved one that was ill. However, everyone is different, everyone grieves in different ways and gets through hard times in different ways. I thought this was different and made me put a different perspective on the grieving process. I recommend this book to anyone going through grief and loss.
September 12, 2019
Instills a sense of community with others who "get it."
The author gives her own story and opinions in dealing with grief and loss while also including short stories of others who have experienced the loss of a parent. I lost my mom when I was 25 and have a hard time finding people who can relate to me. Grief makes you a different person and can make you feel isolated from your friends, family, and things that used to interest you. Whether you just lost someone or are still struggling with grief years after, this book is definitely worth your time.
The author gives her own story and opinions in dealing with grief and loss while also including short stories of others who have experienced the loss of a parent. I lost my mom when I was 25 and have a hard time finding people who can relate to me. Grief makes you a different person and can make you feel isolated from your friends, family, and things that used to interest you. Whether you just lost someone or are still struggling with grief years after, this book is definitely worth your time.
September 14, 2016
Helpful
This is so helpful for those of us who are struggling to figure out what to do after you experience such a traumatic death.
This is so helpful for those of us who are struggling to figure out what to do after you experience such a traumatic death.
April 12, 2020
Miss my dad so much it hurts 😢
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January 1, 2023Not super helpful
December 31, 2021
3/5⭐️’s//This was a really short read to help guide people through the grieving process. There was a lot of anecdotes and it was ok. It basically covered what to expect during the grieving process. It was a short read, and I think I need more detail. But their were some helpful tips and exercises. (103/100) #readlist2021
May 31, 2022
This was a very easy read for me. The author has laid this out in simple, easy to understand chapters and help the reader to understand perfectly that they are not alone in their feelings and provide a variety of coping mechanisms. At the back of the book are exercises and resources for seeking outside help. Even though it was a sad read, it was a good one that I would recommend to others.
May 20, 2021
Fantastic explanation of grief
Having lost both parents within a year of each other I was struggling to come to terms with my feelings! This book has been wonderful.at making me understand that my feelings are normal and valid.
Having lost both parents within a year of each other I was struggling to come to terms with my feelings! This book has been wonderful.at making me understand that my feelings are normal and valid.
June 23, 2021
Helpful to recognize the chaotic emotions and helpful anecdotes. My only complaint is that it was a short book (one hundred or so pages), as well as it feels as though there's more to discuss in the realm of the loss of a dear parent, more understanding, and more exercises to help soothe/accept.
May 23, 2023
helpful in some ways
This was more useful as reassurance that what I’m feeling isn’t unique. The exercises at the end were not particularly useful or helpful. If you’re someone that finds journaling therapeutic then you may appreciate those exercises more.
This was more useful as reassurance that what I’m feeling isn’t unique. The exercises at the end were not particularly useful or helpful. If you’re someone that finds journaling therapeutic then you may appreciate those exercises more.
June 20, 2023
This book had so much potential but it never rose to the occasion. It continually laid out what it planned to explain but never got into anything of substance. I found it to be very basic and repetitive.
November 29, 2023
Not my cup of tea. I just recently lost my Dad in a motorcycle accident and didn’t find this book particularly helpful. Nothing really stuck out to me, and almost all of the information and advice were things you can easily find through a quick Google search.
February 28, 2024
This is a short simple book that offers some good advice. I think for anyone in the early stages this is the easiest read. It offers a lot of resources and even my husband who isn't a reader was able to finish this one.
December 4, 2017
This book is wonderful and really helped with handling my grief. I recommend this book to anyone experiencing the loss of a parent.
February 21, 2018
A bit superficial and not much that was news to me, but it did hel[ me focus at a difficult time.
March 17, 2020
Not terrible
There are some good perspectives, but overall feels like a lot of opinion and the writing could be a bit elevated
There are some good perspectives, but overall feels like a lot of opinion and the writing could be a bit elevated
May 26, 2020
Great book.
Well written and helped me get through the difficult time with some information so my rational mind could kick in during that time.
Well written and helped me get through the difficult time with some information so my rational mind could kick in during that time.
September 14, 2020
At first after loosing my father this book was hard to read. Though it was eye opening and helped bring healing. Highly recommend reading and would share others who lost their parents or a parent.
January 11, 2021
Useful. Gives different perspectives & does not automatically assume that everyone has an easy relationship with their parents.
January 23, 2021
Support
Book helped as I was dealing with the recent loss of my dad. I found some similar feelings throughout that have opened my eyes to healing
Book helped as I was dealing with the recent loss of my dad. I found some similar feelings throughout that have opened my eyes to healing
March 4, 2021
Too short
More depth would be good to assist people who had lost a parent and more examples of adult and complicated grief
More depth would be good to assist people who had lost a parent and more examples of adult and complicated grief
April 18, 2021
Actual Rating 2.5
June 4, 2021
I bought this book to begin mentally preparing as best I can for the inevitable with my dad. So glad I did! You don't feel so alone after reading it... lots of good practices at the end, too!
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