Hugs Help
Our Story of Tragic Loss, Survival, and Helping Others
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You can’t sleep. It's 2:00 o’clock in the morning. You are crying so hard your body hurts. You can’t eat. You can’t feel anything. The sudden loss of your loved one - a child, a spouse, a sibling, a parent - has left you so emotionally drained you are uncertain if you can survive. You are not sure you want to survive - It. Just. Hurts. So. Much. The words and inaction of others have left you wondering if there is any humanity left in the world. I can’t fix it. There are no words to cure you. This is how we felt when we learned that my mother and two daughters were killed by a distracted truck driver. We share how to better help those who are grieving--things to say, things to do, and things to not do or say.
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Hugs Help is our story of how we survived the tragic deaths of my mother, and my daughters Jenelle-age 19, and Amy-age 9. They were all killed by a distracted truck driver on July 22, 2003. The book shares how we suffered from our grief and what we did to "ease the pain" of suffering. Most people are uncomfortable when trying to comfort grievers. Our book shares some insights like what to do or what to say to a person who is grieving. If you know of someone who is struggling with their grief, this book will help both them and you.
About the Author
Father of four, grandfather of twin boys. Married to beautiful wife, Char for almost 40 years. Survivor of terrible loss and grief. Helped start up two bereavement groups. Public speaker. Real estate agent. Lives in Rochester, MN.