This page is dedicated to curating a collection of resources including books we’ve read and love, podcasts that have moved us, and nonprofits that we deeply respect.

Our hope is that this “Healing Compass,” as we like to call it, serves as a guide for parents who have lost a child by offering direction, comfort, and a sense of community in the midst of profound loss.

We are always open to discovering new resources. If you have something meaningful to share that has helped guide you or someone you know through the tragic loss of a child, we warmly invite you to reach out and contribute to our Healing Compass.


Disclaimer: The resources shared on this page—books, podcasts, therapists, and organizations—are ones we’ve personally believe may offer value on the healing journey. However, La Luz de Isaiah is not responsible for the services, content, or advice provided by these external sources. We encourage each individual to explore what feels right for them and to seek professional medical or therapeutic guidance when needed.

  • The Unspeakable Loss
    Understanding grief beyond words
    Best for: Parents navigating profound loss

    Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a ChildSurvival and resilience after child loss
    Best for: Bereaved parents

    It's Ok That You're Not Ok‍ ‍Permission to grieve honestly
    Best for: Anyone grieving or supporting someone in grief

    Grieving Dads To the Brink and BackStories of fatherhood and loss
    Best for: Fathers grieving a child

    Bearing the UnbearableLove as the shape of grief
    Best for: Parents seeking meaning in loss

    When the Bough BreaksHealing after unimaginable loss
    Best for: Parents and caregivers

    Grief Speaks Books ‍. Voices of shared grief
    Best for: Anyone seeking connection through lived experience

    The Rabbit Hole‍ ‍Loss, hope, and the long road forward
    Best for: Parents processing grief over time

  • Grief Support for Moms- Founded by bereaved mother and grief educator Lisa Boehm, this platform offers resources and support for mothers navigating the loss of a child. The website provides helpful tools and guidance, while the podcast shares compassionate conversations and stories about living with grief.

    Website for more information: https://www.griefsupportformoms.com/

    Andy’s Mom - Hosted by bereaved mother Dr. Marcy Larson, this podcast shares conversations with parents who have experienced the loss of a child. Episodes are organized by categories such as the child’s age, cause of death, or family experience, allowing grieving parents to find stories that closely reflect their own journey and feel less alone in their grief.

    Connection Through Grief when a Child Dies - Hosted by bereaved father Andy McCall (“Penelope’s dad”), this podcast brings together parents who have experienced the loss of a child alongside guidance from St. Jude’s clinical team. Through honest conversations and shared experiences, the podcast offers both emotional support and practical insight for families navigating grief.

    Faith-Based Resources
    These Christian-based podcasts and organizations offer encouragement, community, and hope for families navigating life after the loss of a child:

    Life After Child Loss - Hosted by bereaved mother Angela Snowden, this podcast shares honest reflections and conversations about navigating life after the loss of a child. Episodes explore grief, healing, and meaning after loss, often incorporating Christian faith and scripture as a source of hope and comfort for grieving parents.

    The Empty Chair Endeavor - A Christian faith-based podcast hosted by bereaved father Greg Buffkin that shares conversations about navigating life after the loss of a child. The show offers encouragement, hope, and community for grieving families, with a special emphasis on supporting fathers and acknowledging the often-overlooked grief of dads.

    More from this podcast platform: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-after-child-sibling-loss-the-empty-chair-endeavor/id1654053256

    While We’re Waiting - A Christian faith-based podcast hosted by bereaved mother Jill Sullivan that shares conversations with parents navigating the loss of a child. Each episode features honest stories of grief, healing, and hope, pointing listeners toward comfort and encouragement through faith in Christ

    The Joyful Mourning- A Christian faith-based podcast hosted by bereaved mother Ashlee Proffitt that supports women navigating miscarriage, infant loss, and pregnancy loss. Through honest conversations and personal stories, the podcast offers encouragement, faith-centered hope, and community for grieving mothers.

  • The Tears Foundation - Supports families navigating child loss through financial assistance, emotional support, and community care. Their Angel of Hope Monuments offer a sacred space where each child is remembered, honored, and never forgotten.

    First Candle - Supports families navigating infant loss, particularly related to SIDS, through emotional care, community, and bereavement support. They also provide education and advocacy to protect infant lives, while holding space for families in grief and honoring the lives of their babies.

    The Compassionate Friend- Offers peer support for families navigating the loss of a child. They create a space where grief is shared, understood, and no family feels alone in their journey.

    The Finely Project- A 7-part support program that supports families after infant loss through a comprehensive care program including meals, therapy, and funeral planning assistance. They walk alongside families in the earliest days of grief, offering support, stability, and compassionate care.

    Eluna - Supports bereaved children and families through grief camps and ongoing support programs. They create a space where children can express their grief openly while feeling supported, understood, and not alone.

    The Grief Table- A trauma-informed community that holds space for honest grief without judgment or timelines. They create a space where every story is honored and each person is met exactly where they are.

    Child Loss Foundation - A nonprofit organization that supports parents through the loss of a child through retreats, financial assistance, and community connection. The foundation provides compassionate resources and guidance to help families navigate life after loss.