Through The Storm, We Shine Together
Grief & Healing Journal for Parents
A free gift from Marcieliz's mom and dad, and the Marcieliz Sunshine Foundation.
Who it's for
Any parent who has lost a child, at any age.
Mothers. Fathers. Couples working through it side by side. And anyone carrying this on their own. Newborn through adult child, any circumstance. If you lost your child, these pages were written for you.
What's inside
One hundred pages, made slowly.
A personal letter from Marcieliz's mom and dad
Her mom and dad, writing to you as parents who have been where you are.
Understanding Your Grief
A compassionate guide to the grief journey, with no timeline and no expectations.
Taking Care of Yourself & Each Other
Practical support for both partners, in the days when caring for anyone feels impossible.
Honoring Our Child
Meaningful ways to keep their memory alive, gently and in your own time.
A couples' journaling exercise
A guided process for partners to write separately, then read aloud to each other.
28+ writing prompts
Written for bereaved parents, by bereaved parents.
90+ pages of 5-Minute Journaling space
Room to put down whatever you are carrying, five minutes at a time.
How couples use it together
Four gentle steps.
- 1
Each partner chooses a prompt and writes privately.
- 2
Partners read their entries aloud to each other.
- 3
You choose whether to simply listen or to respond.
- 4
There is no wrong way. The process creates connection through shared grief.
Grieving alone? These pages hold you too.
Questions
Things parents ask us.
- Is this for moms and dads?
- Yes. It was written by both a mother and a father, and every page is meant for both of you. There is no hierarchy in grief here.
- Is it for any type of child loss?
- Yes. Any age, any circumstance. Newborn through adult child. Grief is grief, and this journal was made for all of it.
- Is this religious?
- It is spiritually supportive, but it is not tied to any denomination. God is referenced gently, and you are welcome here whatever you believe.
- Is it really free?
- Yes, always. No strings, no upsell, no hidden step. It is a gift.
- Can I print it?
- Yes. Take the PDF to any print shop, or use Canva Print. Many parents like having it bound so they can write in it by hand.
- What if I'm grieving alone?
- It works for you too. Every prompt can be used on your own, and the couples' exercise can be done with a friend, a sibling, or simply with yourself.
From parents
Words from those who've used it.
Reflections from parents who've held this journal will be shared here, with their permission.
Reflections from parents who've held this journal will be shared here, with their permission.