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I Carry You: From Unimaginable Loss to Rewritten Grief, Find the Life Waiting for You
What do you do when the life you dreamed of shatters in an instant?
In I Carry From Unimaginable Loss to Rewritten Grief, Find the Life Waiting for You, grief coach and bereaved mother Christina Stiverson shares her raw and courageous journey through the devastating loss of her three-year-old daughter, Addie. From the realities of childhood cancer to the depths of grief that followed, Christina reveals how she learned to carry both heartbreak and hope… and how you can too.
This book isn’t about “moving on.” It’s about moving through. With honesty, tenderness, and practical guidance, Christina invites readers
Navigate grief without letting it define your entire story.Transform pain into purpose and gratitude.Rebuild a meaningful life after devastating loss.Carry forward love and legacy in ways that never fade.
For parents who are dealing with the loss of a child, for anyone struggling with grief, or for those seeking meaning in the aftermath of tragedy, I Carry You is an inspiring memoir of personal transformation and an uplifting guidebook for emotional healing.
This book will change the way you think about grief, surviving loss, and what comes next.
“ I Carry You is a rare gift for anyone facing grief, whether from loss, heartbreak, or unexpected change. Christina’s wisdom and compassion helped me find my footing, and her words offer hope and meaning to anyone navigating life’s hardest moments.”
– Brant Menswar, Best-Selling Author – Black Sheep
In I Carry From Unimaginable Loss to Rewritten Grief, Find the Life Waiting for You, grief coach and bereaved mother Christina Stiverson shares her raw and courageous journey through the devastating loss of her three-year-old daughter, Addie. From the realities of childhood cancer to the depths of grief that followed, Christina reveals how she learned to carry both heartbreak and hope… and how you can too.
This book isn’t about “moving on.” It’s about moving through. With honesty, tenderness, and practical guidance, Christina invites readers
Navigate grief without letting it define your entire story.Transform pain into purpose and gratitude.Rebuild a meaningful life after devastating loss.Carry forward love and legacy in ways that never fade.
For parents who are dealing with the loss of a child, for anyone struggling with grief, or for those seeking meaning in the aftermath of tragedy, I Carry You is an inspiring memoir of personal transformation and an uplifting guidebook for emotional healing.
This book will change the way you think about grief, surviving loss, and what comes next.
“ I Carry You is a rare gift for anyone facing grief, whether from loss, heartbreak, or unexpected change. Christina’s wisdom and compassion helped me find my footing, and her words offer hope and meaning to anyone navigating life’s hardest moments.”
– Brant Menswar, Best-Selling Author – Black Sheep
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2025
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March 25, 2026
I was given this book a few weeks ago from a fellow bereaved parent. My son died at the age of 15 from Glioblastoma almost 5 years ago. What has followed is a tornado of emotions and the search for different ways to cope. I have read many books on grief and have found them helpful but there were also some parts of each that I had a hard time resonating with. I found myself unable to put down Christina Stiverson’s “I Carry You”. From the moment I started, I felt that this may be the answer I have been looking for.
I find Christina’s courage to be vulnerable inspiring. There were many phrases from the book that just hit me, such as, “I do not believe everything happens for a reason. That feels dishonest. But I do believe what we do with what happens can give it meaning. I believe in legacy.” Recently I have been trying to do this, to honor my son by not only surviving but by living a fulfilled life. I would then feel guilty and feel sucked into my loss, especially when people still say, “How can you go on, I could never.” Christina gave me a response to this that I believe strongly. There is something much worse than losing David. Christina admits that the grief journey is different for everyone but how we incorporate that grief into meaning and a life well lived is a way to honor our lost children. “I Carry You” gave me permission or validation that I can still find happiness within my grief, not by burying it but by carrying it with me and honoring it.
Lastly, the title brought to mind my son as a toddler, he too would say, “Carry you” when he wanted me to carry him. We both carry each other.
I find Christina’s courage to be vulnerable inspiring. There were many phrases from the book that just hit me, such as, “I do not believe everything happens for a reason. That feels dishonest. But I do believe what we do with what happens can give it meaning. I believe in legacy.” Recently I have been trying to do this, to honor my son by not only surviving but by living a fulfilled life. I would then feel guilty and feel sucked into my loss, especially when people still say, “How can you go on, I could never.” Christina gave me a response to this that I believe strongly. There is something much worse than losing David. Christina admits that the grief journey is different for everyone but how we incorporate that grief into meaning and a life well lived is a way to honor our lost children. “I Carry You” gave me permission or validation that I can still find happiness within my grief, not by burying it but by carrying it with me and honoring it.
Lastly, the title brought to mind my son as a toddler, he too would say, “Carry you” when he wanted me to carry him. We both carry each other.
November 11, 2025
This is a powerful and deeply moving memoir. The author’s storytelling is raw and poetic as she shares her journey through the heartbreaking loss of her child. What truly makes this book so special is the way the author turns grief into an act of courage and transformation. She doesn’t offer easy answers, but instead, she invites readers to sit with the messiness of grief and to recognize the beauty of a fully lived life. This memoir was hard to put down, and I know the wisdom and tenderness in these pages will stay with me for a long time.
January 1, 2026
This was a wonderful book filled with inspiration. Recommended by the authors Aunt Marianne Waterbury.
I would recommend reading this book to all.
I would recommend reading this book to all.
February 12, 2026
Very well written and eye opening.
Your a very strong lady to write all this and letting the world read your story. Thank you for sharing. I'll be sharing it also.
Your a very strong lady to write all this and letting the world read your story. Thank you for sharing. I'll be sharing it also.
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