My Grief Is Like the Ocean

Reach for this book when you need to navigate the uniquely complex and painful conversation of a parent's death by suicide with a child. It serves as a gentle but honest guide for families facing the 'unspoken' emotions that often follow such a loss, including anger, confusion, and feelings of abandonment. Written by mental health professionals, the story uses the shifting waves of the ocean to help children visualize their fluctuating grief. It provides a safe framework for discussing mental illness and suicide in a developmentally appropriate way, making it a vital resource for healing and honest communication. Suitable for children ages 5 to 11, it focuses on normalizing big feelings and teaching concrete coping skills.