My Daughter. My Heart.: Thinking out loud after the loss of a child

The joy was real. The love is real. And so is the loss.In this intimate and deeply honest collection, a mother reflects on the life and loss of her daughter, weaving together memories, everyday moments and the quiet practices that make survival possible.Through stories of shared laughter, family traditions, road trips, art, illness and love, this book refuses to reduce a life to its ending. Instead, it honors a daughter in full — her humor, her curiosity, her fierce spirit — while also telling the truth about pain, unanswered questions and the complicated reality of grief.These are not instructions for “moving on.”They are reflections on how to keep going.For those who have lost a child, love someone who has, or are simply trying to understand grief in a more human way, this book offers something rare:Not answers —But truth. Read more