Family Resources
Grief is unique to everyone
Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died.
Some people prefer to talk to family and friends, some to bereavement counsellors anonymously like those on our free Grief Chat service.
Others prefer to find support in online communities, books and podcasts.
Whatever your preferences we hope that the family resources below are of some help to you.
*The books and podcasts showcased here are intended for entertainment purposes and have been recommended by bereavement staff or parents. Please note that our inclusion of these books on our site does not constitute an endorsement or vetting of their contents.
Books suggested by our online community for bereaved parents
Books have a unique way of bringing comfort in grief, helping us feel less alone in the most difficult moments. Grief is deeply personal, and sometimes, finding a book that speaks to our experience can be the support we need when emotions feel too complex to understand.
With the help of our community and healthcare professionals, we’ve put together a short list of books that have helped others on their grief journey:
Books:
- A Bump in the Road – Elle Wright
- The Infertile Midwife – Sophie Martin
- If Only I Knew – Louise Goddard-Crawley & Jules McDonald Dr. Louise Goddard-Crawley CPSYCHOL, AFBPSS Jules McDonald
- Big Fat Negative – Emma Haslett & Gabby Griffith Emma Haslett Gabriella Griffith
- It Will Happen – Laura Buckingham
- Living the Life Unexpected – Jody Day Jody Day
- Small: On Motherhoods – Claire Lynch
- Life After Baby Loss – Nicola Gaskin
- I Had a Miscarriage – Jessica Zucker Jessica Zucker, Ph.D.
- A Diary for My babies: Journeying through Pregnancy Loss - Carmen Dirven Free Download - Buy
- "An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination" - Elizabeth McCracken
- "The Light of the World" - Elizabeth Alexander
- "Waiting for Daisy" - Peggy Orenstein
- "Healing Your Grieving Heart After Stillbirth" - Alan D. Wolfelt & Raelynn Maloney
- "Three Minus One: Stories of Parents' Love and Loss" - Edited by S.Hanish & B.Warner
- "Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple" - Nathalie Himmelrich
- "Empty Cradle, Broken Heart" - Deborah L. David
- "The Baby Loss Guide" - Zoë Clark-Coates MBE, founder of Saying Goodbye
- "A Time to Decide, A Time to Heal" - Molly Minnick, Kathleen Delp & Mary C. Ciotti
- "Even now I Know" - Dr Michael Bullock, President of Miles’ Mission
- "No matter how small" - Kristen Riecke
- "The Worst Girl gang Ever: A Survival Guide for Navigating Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss" - Bex Gunn
- The Song of the Whole Wide World - Tamarin Norwood
Baby Memory Journal:
Baby Memory Journal - lossbooks.com 10% Discount with code CC10
For siblings:
- "Someone Came Before You" - Pat Schwiebert
- "The Invisible String" - Patrice Karst
- We were gonna have a baby, but we had an angel instead - Pat Schwiebert
- Where are you Lydie by Emma Poore
- Robo Babies by Laura Gallagher
- Loss Books - lossbooks.com 10% Discount code with CC10
- My grief comfort book Brie Overton
The activities in this book are designed by author Brie Overton, the clinical director at the Experience Camps for grieving children. My Grief Comfort Book invites kids to take a creative break from the heaviness of their loss. As they draw, paint, share a story, or play a game, they build coping skills, manage their emotions, develop resilience, and make peace with their grief.
For dads:
- Grieving Dads: To the Brink and Back - Kelly Farley
- Welcome to the sh*t club - Jason Dykstra
Podcasts suggested by our online community for bereaved parents
Podcasts for Mothers:
- Mothers Of Held Angels US - "MOHA is a place for women to share experience-based advice, provide supportive resources" - Listen here
- Finding Hope After Loss US - The “Finding Hope After Loss” podcast discusses the issues of infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss by providing understanding, support, and resources to those who have experienced it. Available on Apple and Spotify.
- Silent Footprints by Lisa Rowell US - Through heartfelt stories, faith-filled encouragement, and practical advocacy tips, The Silent Footprints empowers grieving parents to honor their babies and reclaim their voices. - Listen here
- The Joyful Mourning US - A podcast for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Listen in on honest conversations from real women as they share candidly about their own experience of loss and what it has looked like for them to navigate grief. Listen here
- The Worst Girl Gang Ever UK - "We’ll be interviewing those who have gone through a miscarriage, specialists and other interesting folk!" Listen here
- The Other Mothers Podcast UK - The Other Mothers Podcast is hosted by friends Elle, Caro and Jen who speak candidly about their experiences of baby loss and invite guests to share their stories too. Listen here
*The books and podcasts showcased here are intended for entertainment purposes and have been recommended by bereavement staff or parents. Please note that our inclusion of these books on our site does not constitute an endorsement or vetting of their contents.
Podcasts for Dads:
- Dad Still Standing US- Award-winning podcast and bereavement support for dads following the loss of a child. Listen here
- Still Parents Podcast UK - "A candid podcast. How do Dads deal with baby loss?" Listen here
- Guys and Grief - US Guys and Grief launched in January 2023 as the first podcast specifically for men focused on pregnancy or infant loss in North America and only the second podcast of its kind in the world.Hosts Brad, Brandon, and Brian have all experienced the heartbreak of losing a child. Listen here
TFMR:
- Time to Talk TFMR - Helping you to own your termination for medical reasons (TFMR) experience. Whether facing a decision of TFMR or having undergone a TFMR, this podcast is here to support you through your journey. Listen here
Everyone experiences grief differently. While time may bring some healing, the weeks and months after loss can feel especially difficult. Talking to someone outside your immediate circle can make coping easier.
GriefChat is a free, anonymous online service for anyone navigating grief, regardless of when the loss occurred.
Created by bereavement experts, GriefChat allows you to connect directly with a specially trained counsellor.
Their counsellors provide a safe, compassionate space to share your story, explore how grief is affecting you, and guide you to additional support if needed.
GriefChat is free and available Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm GMT (excluding Bank Holidays).
Chat anonymously with a bereavement counsellor via the GriefChat button or this link
Email support at info@griefchat.co.uk
These services ensure that families receive the care, guidance, and understanding they need during their grief journey.
Chat now using the GriefChat chat link up or email info@griefchat.co.uk
Supporting a loved one after loss
Jason Dykstra helps you hold the difficult spaces so that you don’t have to go it alone. He’s a trauma-informed coach with speciality in the areas of grief, leadership, and conflict management, and an educator and speaker. He’s the father of four (three living), and author of the Amazon bestselling book, Welcome to the Sh!t Club: A male’s perspective on Stillbirth, grief and loss. For more information go to jasondyk.com
Grief is hard and complicated – but supporting someone in their grief doesn’t have to be. This course is meant to assist those bravehearted friends and family who want to walk alongside their loved one as they grieve. So often we want to jump in with both feet and help the person who is grieving, but many of us have no idea of how to actually help. This course will give you a framework so that you can walk alongside your loved one so no one needs to grieve alone. - Jason Dykstra
