Lives Unfinished: Parents’ Reflections on Child Loss
Lives Unfinished: Parents' Reflections on Child Loss is a collection of experiences shared by a group of 10 parents who have survived the loss of a child. The anthology was released on October 23, 2024 and will be officially introduced to the Maddie Potts Foundation community at a Book Launch on November 16, 2024 at the Maddie Potts Memorial Field House.
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Lives Unfinished: Parents' Reflections on Child Loss is a collection of experiences shared by a group of 10 parents who have survived the loss of a child. The anthology was released on October 23, 2024.
For others who have lost a child—we see you, we hear you, and we understand more than we ever wanted to. Every day is that day, which now defines us. At that moment, the moment our children passed away, nothing made sense; it never will. We became different people at that moment. We became that parent—pleading, bargaining, and fighting in every way we knew how to save the lives of our children. Years were stolen from us in a matter of seconds. No one could save them; no one allowed us to take their place. Every day we wake up from our worst nightmare on repeat. It never ends. We can't shut it off, and we can't change the ending. We replay it every day to convince ourselves it is real, but how can it possibly be real? We weren't given a choice. We've lived it, but we are also surviving it.
These stories are real and raw, and we tell them to keep the memories of our children alive. We want to show you that the memories of your children will live on too. We hope and pray that our stories will help you continue to honor your children and to survive with us.
What Readers Are Saying
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"...So many of the “grief books” that I read after my daughter’s sudden death were not helpful because I felt like the person writing was well intentioned but had no idea what I was going through. THIS is the book I wish I’d had back then..."
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"This book beautifully shares the grief journeys of parents who’ve lost children but resinates with anyone who has lost a loved one. It aids in healing but showing you that grief is different for everyone and that’s perfectly fine. It comforts you to know the anger, resentment, heartbreak as well as happiness and laughter all have a place for everyone who grieves. Thank you to each of these families for share a piece of your life."
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"...You go through a roller coaster of emotions, you feel every word that is written by each parent and even shed a few tears along the journey of reading each story. I highly recommend reading this book as you will have a greater appreciation with each and everyday you wake up in the morning..."
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"The families that wrote this book are beyond strong-this book was a beautiful glimpse into the lives of young people taken way too soon and the families that love them. It sounds weird to say that I loved this book when there was so much loss in it,but I loved reading about each and every person. Thank you for sharing each and every child with all of us that have read it."
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"I cried & smiled while reading this book. I felt more appreciative of what I have as a mom. And more compassion to these parents who opened up their hearts in this book. Thank you all."
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"These are stories of families losing a child and their efforts to survive. Stories of loss and incredible love. A peek into the greatest heartache a human can experience. But these stories are also uplifting as these families tell of what they are doing to honor their children."
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