It's OK That You're Not OK
Megan Devine
The book I wish someone had pressed into my hands early on. It says grief is not a problem to fix, and it gives real language for the days when no one understands.
Approx. ~$13–17
You do not need to buy anything to get support here. The free printable guide and the weekly circle stay free either way.
The Wild Edge of Sorrow
Francis Weller
For the parts of grief that don't have words yet. Weller writes about ritual, community, and the sacred work of letting sorrow move through you.
Approx. ~$13–14
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
Not a grief book exactly, but it explains why loss lives in the body — the tight chest, the sleepless nights, the sudden waves. Helpful when you need to understand what is happening physically.
Approx. ~$14–18
A plain, lined journal
Leatherette cover
Sometimes the prompts in my guides are enough; sometimes you just need blank pages and no instructions. This one is small enough to keep beside the bed.
Approx. ~$10–20
A weighted blanket
Pressure can calm a body that won't settle. Start with roughly 10% of body weight, and choose one with a washable cover.
Approx. ~$35–70
Lavender soy candle
A small ritual for the hours when the house is too quiet. Light it, breathe once, and let the night be a little softer.
Approx. ~$15–20
A small remembrance necklace
Something to hold close on the days when the missing feels loud. A tiny pendant for a pinch of ashes, a lock of hair, or simply a name to keep near your heart.
Approx. ~$20–35
A wooden memory box
For the small things you can't throw away and can't leave out. A closed place for photos, hospital bands, cards, or the tiny clothes that still smell like them — opened only when you want to.
Approx. ~$25–40
A shadow box
A shallow display case, often with a glass front, for the mementos you want to see every day. A photo, a small outfit, dried flowers, or a few words written in their handwriting.
Approx. ~$25–45
A quiet photo frame
A simple frame for the picture you reach for in the morning or the one you need beside your bed. Nothing fancy — just a place for their face.
Approx. ~$15–25
Want something to hold in your hands tonight?
Start with what is freeThe free printable grief guide has three PDFs you can keep beside the bed — a 4-week journaling plan, 40 standalone prompts, and a toolkit for hard nights.