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Learning how to cope with the loss of a child is an extremely difficult and painful experience. The author, Lora C. Mercado, lost her son in 2003 due to a congenital heart defect. Throughout this book, she will share with you some of the things that have helped her through this journey of grief and healing, as well as other valuable tips that she has learned through research and other parents who have lost a child.

In this audiobook, you will find a quote for every day of the year that will help you to begin the healing process. There are quotes from famous poets, Buddha, Helen Keller, as well as modern day icons such as Tony Robbins and Maya Angelou. There are also several Bible passages as well. When you begin your day, take a moment to listen to a quote. Sit quietly for a minute and feel how the quote resonates with you and your current situation.

Losing a loved one is not something you can effectively prepare for, even in the event of declining health. There isn't a way to predict how you will feel or how it will affect you when the time comes. My husband and I lost our infant son Alex in 2003 due to a congenital heart defect. Each of us handled our grief in completely different ways. Though it is human nature to go through specific stages of grief, these stages rarely coincide when two people are coping with loss at the same time.

Depression, anxiety, and other issues are some of the most common problems that people must overcome when they are going through the stages of grief. These symptoms can last for weeks, months, and even years. By practicing meditation, you can ease the emotions that are weighing you down so you can once again start living with a sense of peace.

Written by Lora C Mercado, who endured the death of her son in 2003, this book will give you tips and strategies to help you heal from the shock and desperation from losing someone you love. Also included are true stories from others who have walked the journey of grief, and how they have overcome the raw emotions that accompany the death of a loved one.

After the death of her infant son, Lora Mercado began receiving significant signs from her child from the other side. These signs were so obvious, she felt that others must be receiving signs from their loved ones as well. Over several years, she collected stories from across the globe about incredible encounters that people have had with ones dear to their heart, after they passed away.

The 40 poems in this book are raw, spiritual, deep, and very personal. You will find happiness, despair, and many memories within these pages. We all have similar situations in our lives. These words will resonate with your spirit.