A Companion for the Road Ahead
Support Beyond These Pages
Vincent’s Bookends was not written to fix grief. It offers no steps, no timelines, no clean edges. It was written from inside loss, not from a safe distance after it. While writing, I came to see that much of what I was living through was shared by others, even when it felt unbearable and singular.
One of the hardest parts of grief was the sense that no one could see what was happening inside me. That belief created a kind of isolation I did not expect. Over time, through reading and listening to others, I learned something important. Feeling lonely does not always mean being alone.
If you are here, you are likely carrying something heavy, or trying to help someone who is struggling with grief. This page exists for one reason, to remind you that you do not have to carry it by yourself.
What follows is a short list of resources that many grieving parents and families turn to when they need connection, words, or support beyond these pages. You do not need all of them. You may only need one, or none at all right now. Take what fits. Leave the rest.
Grief Resources
Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
Directory of certified grief counselors and educators, plus resources and continuing education.
The Compassionate Friends
Support for parents, siblings, and grandparents after the death of a child at any age. Local chapters, online meetings, forums, and national gatherings.
Bereaved Parents of the USA
Peer support groups, one to one connections, newsletters, and remembrance events for grieving parents and families.
MISS Foundation
Crisis support, peer mentoring, counseling referrals, and advocacy following the death of a child from any cause. Strong focus on traumatic loss.
The Dougy Center
Peer support groups and education for grieving children, teens, young adults, and families.
Modern Loss
Online Resources that include essays, podcasts, courses, and community stories focused on real grief and real life. Less clinical, more human.
Reddit Grief Communities
Peer support through shared experience. Can be raw and unfiltered. Helpful for some, overwhelming for others.