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Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things to do, especially when a beloved pet dies. In Goodbye with Love: Sasha's Story & Pet Funeral Guide for Families, seven-year-old twin sisters, Lily and Luna, experience the heartbreak of their dog Sasha’s death. Together, they honour Sasha’s life with love and create a meaningful farewell that brings comfort and healing.

This compassionate book uses death-positive language, avoiding euphemisms such as “loss” or “lost,” to provide children with honest, age-appropriate explanations about death and dying. Through tender storytelling and warm illustrations, it encourages open and meaningful conversations about grief and the special bond shared with pets.

The book also features a comprehensive pet funeral guide designed to help families create a unique and personal goodbye. From writing heartfelt letters, and selecting special mementos, to planning a simple ceremony that reflects your pet’s life and love, this guide provides practical and creative ideas to make the process both healing and meaningful. Thoughtful prompts and activities invite children to actively participate, fostering emotional connection and understanding.

Goodbye with Love is a valuable resource for families, offering clarity, comfort, and a gentle reminder that love and memories live on.

Grief and Mindfulness: Finding Calm Amidst Chaos is a supportive guide that provides practical tools for navigating the deep emotions that emerge after the death of a loved one, whether it be a human family member or a beloved animal companion.

In this transformative book, you’ll discover how to cultivate mindfulness practices that ground you in the present moment, allowing you to honour your feelings without judgment. With heartfelt insights and exercises, this guide shows you how to find calm amidst the emotional turmoil, creating a safe space to process your grief and reconnect with yourself.

But this book isn’t just for moments of sorrow; it also emphasizes the power of mindfulness as a daily practice. By incorporating mindfulness into your everyday life, you’ll cultivate resilience, clarity, and peace—whether you are actively grieving or simply navigating the ups and downs of life.

Join the journey toward embracing your emotions and finding balance. "Grief and Mindfulness" offers a compassionate approach that honours your experience, helping you navigate the intricate dance of grief while discovering the beauty in each moment, even amid heartache.

Perfect for anyone seeking solace and understanding, this book will inspire you to walk the path of grief with grace, awareness, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself and those you hold dear.

Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about breakups, busted friendships, identity struggles, losing your favourite hoodie to an ex, or realizing "Drag Race" just isn’t as good this season. For queer people, grief can show up in ways the world doesn’t always understand, and sometimes, it’s so absurd that laughing through the tears is the only sane option.

In Queer Grief Unplugged, grief coach and queer human Jules L. Jones ditches the clichés, side-eyes the toxic positivity, and serves up a witty, honest take on grief in all its messy, unfiltered glory. Jules digs into the kinds of loss we don’t always talk about, like:

- Breaking up with a partner and their cat (it’s complicated)
- Grieving a version of yourself you’ve outgrown
- Feeling the ache of unchosen families and friendships that fade
- Surviving awkward grief conversations with well-meaning people who “just don’t get it”

This isn’t your typical grief book. It’s funny, relatable, and a little salty—like a margarita for your soul. Whether you’re sad, angry, numb, or all three on a loop, Queer Grief Unplugged is your permission slip to grieve without a filter, make inappropriate jokes, and let healing look however the hell you want.

Because grief isn’t neat, queers aren’t quiet, and sometimes the only way through it is to laugh until you ugly cry.

Reflections on Life & Death: A Death-Positive Writing Companion is a perfect journal for anyone looking to explore death and life in a more meaningful way. Filled with thought-provoking death-positive quotes and delightfully posed skeletons in the background of each of the 160 (80 double-sided) lined pages, this book encourages writers to reflect on their own mortality and appreciate life more deeply as they write.

The Art of Living & Dying: A Death-Positive Writing Companion is a unique and inspiring writing journal that celebrates life and death. The sugar skulls in the background provide a touch of whimsy and remind us that death is a natural and important part of life. The quotes throughout offer encouragement and wisdom, helping you to reflect on your own life and death. This journal is perfect for anyone who wants to explore their thoughts and feelings about death in a positive and meaningful way.

The Art of Mourning: A Writing Companion for Exploring Grief is the perfect writing space for anyone who is looking to process their emotions and navigate the difficult journey of grief. This journal features beautiful, serene images of dried flowers faded in the background on every page, serving as a gentle reminder of the love and memories that still linger.

With quotes on grief and ample space for reflection, this journal provides a safe and supportive place for you to express your feelings, remember your loved ones, and begin to heal. Whether you write daily, weekly, or just when you need to, this journal is here for you, offering comfort and solace during this difficult time.

So if you're looking for a way to cope with the death of your loved-one and begin your journey toward healing, this grief writing journal is the perfect place to start.