What Parents Are Saying…

  • In our grief of losing a child, it is often hard to connect with others who could possibly understand the pain we feel. I found comfort meeting with this group of parents.”

    Caleb’s Mom

  • There is healing in community. At least it can start there. To be in a group of fellow Christian believers, who know where our son is brings comfort beyond measure.

    Kelly — Andrew’s Mom

  • From the time we reluctantly walked in the door, we felt an outpouring of love, support and understanding for the life-changing trauma we had just experienced. And we left with hope for our future.

    Gail R.

  • The conference was so helpful to me as a bereaved mom. I was encouraged by the stories and transparency of the conference leaders and speakers in how they have moved from surviving to thriving in spite of dealing with their tragic circumstances.

    Marlene R, Julie's Mom

  • As we studied together I was able to relate to the book in more ways. The different perspectives and experiences that each person brought was eye/heart opening.

    Ruth S.

  • I really appreciated the opportunity to share our story without judgment, and with a group of people who get it. I felt understood and less alone in my grief.

    Levi's Mom

  • This is truly the best conference I have attended that pertains to the loss of a child. If you can take the first step to reach out for help in trying to wrap your head about what just happened, please consider attending a conference or joining an online group. I don’t think you will regret it!

    John Paul’s Mom

  • The GriefShare curriculum is very good and connecting with other bereaved parents was so encouraging for me. Because of this connection, I’ve continued with two more sessions of GriefShare with OHAH. It’s been vital for my new walk as a bereaved parent.

    Connie

  • C.S. Lewis taught me how much grief is like fear and he reminded me that God promised that we would suffer. I love how he wrote about things that most of us bereaved parents could relate to and described how we feel or have felt, but we’re mostly hesitant to tell anyone.

    Mary M. — Zach’s Mom

  • I feel this book helped me in a way to truly understand that it is OK and perfectly normal to cry out to God in our anguish and heartache. To not run away but to run to God in these times of undeniable pain.

    Melissa — Jacob’s Mom

  • [The book study was] extremely helpful- looking at lament and suffering biblically ... I know I have more work, so I'm grateful for a place to start when dealing with grief .

    Jackie

  • This book was very helpful. I wish I would have had it when my son passed away. Learning to lament is an important part of the healing process.

    Libby

  • I'm four years into my grief journey after the death of my son. This is the third conference that I have attended virtually. I want to say that I am fine and don't need the reminders of God's presence with me, but I still do, and attending the OHAH conference helps me in this way. It is a fight against succumbing to my feelings.

    Kathy — Andrew’s Mom

  • We have now been to two conferences in person and they have been such an immense help to our grief journey. We lost our son less than a year ago and being able to go to two conferences has helped us so much on trying to figure out this new life. They have given us so much hope and peace.

    Madison — Colson’s Mom

  • This event can be attended as a single parent and not held to attending as a couple. A lot of husbands/wives are silent grievers. Don’t be held back because you are afraid to attend alone. You won’t be disappointed!

    Grace Anne’s mom

  • This conference helped me with the grieving process I am currently in with the loss of my son, James. I really enjoyed it and I can hardly wait for the next conference.

    Michelle — James’ Mom

  • The connection we made with other grieving parents was really helpful. The understanding and support was invaluable.

    Carol

  • Community is a must. Also hearing from others farther down the road helps give the hope we need that this is possible to navigate. You are not alone.

    Ann P.

  • One of the most impactful lines from the book for me was, “hard is hard, but hard is not bad.” So often we think that because we go through something really difficult or have to live a difficult life that we have done something wrong. Those around us treat us differently and get uncomfortable to talk about the loss of our son which adds to the guilt and shame we already wrestle with. This book removes the shadow that is cast on our sorrow. I am forever changed by this book.

    Dannielle

  • I am heartened to find a group of people who have endured traumatic grief and all that comes with it while clinging to the Lord as a Rock. The leaders are several years down the road in their grief journey than I and have hearts to comfort and give hope through all they have learned in this journey. This isn’t a “Pollyanna” or “sunshine Christianity. It is trusting the Lord through the grit and heartache, trauma and anxiety, and finding hope through the pain. There is a certain encouragement in connecting with others who have and are walking through similar heartaches.

    MIsty W. — Jonathan’s Mom