Helping Fathers Heal: Grief, Hope, and our Search for Connection

This book is a collection of short stories from fathers that have lost a child or children at some point. Despite the subject matter, it is not a heavy heart wrenching read. Rather it is a very valuable resource for someone in a grief journey, or perhaps for someone that knows a father (or any parent) that has lost a child and wants to understand more about what they are going through. It also makes a great gift to a Father that has suffered a loss. You will see some similarities run through all the stories, and some things that are very unique to each person. Well worth the read.

Thank you Elizabeth Veney Boisson and Chris Ryan for my beautiful copy of Helping Fathers Heal new book: Grief, Hope, and Our Search for Connection, which arrived as a pleasant surprise this morning on my home doorstep.I was fortunate to meet some of the authors of this book at the Helping Parents Heal Conference in 2022 and they really touched my heart with their stories. As a medium and a parent who has lost a child, I often dedicate a lot of my time free of charge in service to others but I have to say that some of my 2am-4am stints (yes, I really did and do get up at that time in the morning to be of service to this incredible group..!) have been some of my most loved, fun and memorable. I have laughed and cried in equal quantities. Often I am only supposed to stay an hour but due to the ability and charisma of the kids, I have been known to be persuaded to stay 2-3 hours, before my energy ran dry, in order to try to get as many readings and connections in.So while I appreciate that the book is really about the children, their amazing journeys and the direct contact the parents get that prove love is eternal. I would like to highlight thanks to Chris Ryan, Andy Bohart, David S and Ish for your lovely validations of hope and for putting this book together. I am feeling truly blessed and humbled to be mentioned and included in your book and part of your journey.I will aim to get the book added to my new book resource page on the www.kat-b.com website this week for you, as a thank you to you all. I appreciate you. May your book help many others, who just like you are seeking out the truths and finding that love never dies. It just grows stronger and finds amazing ways to connect us all. I just read some of the stories and I feel touched and blessed. I feel it will help so many.There are some beautiful dedications to some of my colleagues too, who are doing equally great work.“Spirit work, is team work”, as I like to say!Thank you. Feeling truly blessed. Keep up the great work.LoveKat x

Dads heal differently than moms do, and through this practical, ground-breaking work, Chris Ryan has gathered 25 fathers from Helping Fathers Heal to explain how they have moved forward after the passing of one or more children. It is an essential guide to finding camaraderie, connecting with our children in spirit, and feeling their presence as we progress toward healing. Thank you for writing it, Chris, Tom, Warren, Mike, Jeff, and all of the fabulous Dads who participated. Your kids must be very proud.

I so admire the bravery of these dads to step up and be venerable. In a culture that has taught them to show no emotion and be strong for their familes, these dads share their story of loss and their pain.

The Helping Fathers Heal organization has been the best therapy I have found since my son transitioned into spirit in August 2022. This is a group of men that have let themselves be vulnerable in order to help themselves and other fathers that have suffered this unimaginable loss. From this book I have learned so much more about these fathers and their beautiful children. Thank You!