In the Letting Go: Words to Heal the Heart on the Death of a Mother

"A mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take." -Cardinal Mermillod

When a mother dies, often the center of the family is gone. The holiday rituals, the special birthday celebrations for children and grandchildren--the memories are often held by the mother. A mother is a caretaker, a best friend, a source of sage-like wisdom. Losing her can be a traumatic experience.

In the Letting Go is not a guide through the sta…