Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-866-662-1235

Grief & Mental Health

Tools, guides, and support for your hardest days.

Grief is not a problem to solve. It’s a journey to survive — and eventually, to grow through. These resources are here to meet you wherever you are today.

Understanding Grief

Grief is not linear — it comes in waves, not stages. There is no “right” way to grieve — only your way. Complicated grief is real and treatable — if it’s been months and you feel stuck, talk to a professional. Faith and grief can coexist — doubt doesn’t mean failure.

For Parents Helping Children Grieve

Children grieve differently at every age — watch behavior, not just words. Honest, simple language works better than metaphors that confuse. Reading together is one of the best tools — it opens the door without forcing it. Where Do The Bugs Go When It Rains? was written for exactly this moment.

Recommended Reading

The Widow’s Guide — But Not for Widows Only by Kirsten C. Lee

It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine

Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff

The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman

Professional Support

Ask your doctor for a referral to a grief-specialized therapist. Look for credentials: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist. GriefShare groups offer faith-based peer support — griefshare.org. Your church may have a grief ministry — ask your pastor.