Resources

Grief can be isolating. These books, podcasts, and collection of local support groups, online support groups, and retreats were gathered to help you feel a little less alone. New resources will be added regularly.

"While grief is normal and natural, and clearly the most powerful of all emotions, it is also the most neglected and misunderstood experience, often by both the grievers and those around them." The Grief Recovery Handbook

Books

Discover recommended books by grieving mothers, curated to provide guidance and healing.

Grief books
- Gone But Not Lost: Grieving the Death of a Child (D. Wiersbe)
- The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses (J. James & R. Friedman)
- It's Ok That You're Not Ok (M. Devine)
- The Unspeakable Loss: How Do You Live After a Child Dies? (N. Zenoff)
- When Bad Things Happen to Good People (H. Kushner)
Mother's Memoirs
- Angel After: Shades of Grief, Guilt & God (C. Leveille)
- Flying High in Spirit: A Young Snowboarder’s Account of His Ride Through Heaven (M. Morgan)
- I Got Up: A Mother’s Story of Grief, Resilience, and Unending Love (B. Daily)
Where are our children now? books
- Afterlife Frequency (M. Anthony)
- Closer to the Light (M. Morse)
- Imagine Heaven (J. Burke)
- Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe (L. Jackson)
- Still Right Here: A True Story of Healing and Hope (S. Geisemann)

Podcasts

Sometimes it's easier to block the noise out and just listen to someone else who gets your pain. Here are some podcasts recommended by fellow grieving moms.

Local Support Groups

When you're ready, there are a handful of support groups in our area. We encourage you to try them all to find the best fit for you (and you don't have to pick just one).

Bereaved Parents of the USA - Moms and dads meet in separate groups, creating space for their unique experiences.
The Compassionate Friends - Support for the whole family - parents, siblings, and grandparents.
GriefShare - provides 13-week groups to walk the grief journey.
Together We Heal - Support for people struggling with any kind of loss.

Online Support Groups

Helping Parents Heal
A nonprofit organization with both in-person and online groups for parents who have lost a child.
MISS Foundation
Offers online support groups and resources for families experiencing the death of a child from any cause.
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Provides online support groups specifically for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.
Grieving Mothers Facebook Group
A large, private Facebook group offering peer support and connection among mothers who have experienced child loss.
Bereaved Mothers Online Community (Grief in Common)
A social network-style site that helps people connect based on similar loss experiences, including groups for grieving moms.
Child Loss Grief Support Group (Reddit – r/childloss)
A moderated space where parents can express their grief and support one another anonymously.
Return to Zero: HOPE
Offers virtual support groups and healing retreats for people who have experienced pregnancy, infant, or child loss.
Still Standing Community
While not a formal support group, their blog and comments section create a strong sense of connection for grieving moms.

Retreats

Retreats offer sacred space for grieving mothers to rest, reflect, and connect with others who understand the depth of this loss. Whether you're seeking quiet time in nature, creative expression, spiritual grounding, or the healing power of community, these gatherings are designed to meet you wherever you are in your grief journey.

Conscious Grieving Retreat
Spring 2026 in Mill Valley, CA. Guided by an expert author in a nature retreat, focused on grief clarity and communal healing.
The Healing Home Retreat
November 7-9. An intimate, nature-based weekend designed for connection, remembrance, and sisterhood among grieving moms.
Hope After Loss Moms’ Retreat
Mulitple dates and locations. Faith-centered healing retreats in 2025 for moms grieving a child to addiction.
Honoring Your Loss: RTZ Hope Retreat
Spring 2026, Whispertree Retreat Center (Northern CA). For pregnancy or infant loss—includes holistic workshops and communal ritual.
Taylor Hagen Memorial Foundation
Sept 19–21 - Peer-led weekends offering support, reflection, and community.
Weavings Grief Retreat (BJC Hospice)
Free weekend retreat October 24–26, 2025, for mothers who have lost a child.