If I Could Hold You Again: A true story about the devastating consequences of bullying and how one mother's grief led her on a mission

by Collette Wolfe

A long-distance call while on holidays brought news of the most devastating kind for Collette Wolfe and her husband Anthony. Their daughter Leanne had died, having taken her own life. Soon, diaries were uncovered sharing her experience of horrific bullying in the years leading up to her death.
In the months that followed, Collette battled crippling grief and guilt for not having know the extent of her daughter's suffering. Beset by hopelessness, as demons from her own childhood resurfaced, she faced her darkest hour. Then something remarkable happened.

If I Could Hold You Again is a story of tragedy and redemption and of finding a way to face the future with courage, love, and a mission to help others.

219 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 23, 2019

Reviews

[Lydia · Rating 5 out of 5]

So powerful and raw. You really feel the emotions she went through processing her daughter’s suicide after being bullied for years. Rage, shame, guilt, anger…,and eventually peace and hope. Hope is such a crucial part of living.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was heartbreaking to read how Collette and family suffered. The truth is no one survives the death of loved one... How we decide to live afterwards is our choice... to be happy in the hope that there is some place where we can meet again... or in despair that someone we loved left us too early...Acceptance takes a lot of time...

[Mel H · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story of heartache and hope. Collette tells the story of their family being torn apart and brought to their knees by the death of their daughter Leanne. We learn how Collette and her family navigate the next few months/years and in time find hope, promise and meaning again when God comes into their lives. A touching story that will stay with me forever.

[Michelle Creagh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well done

Loved this read so transparent , raw and touching . This book will give hope and light to all those in need of it.

[Mary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Abandoned read

[Emma Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was devastating. I had to go & hug my mum after I finished it. Adored.