by Jeff M. Abbott

Jeff M. Abbott lives with his wife, daughter and rescue dog in southern California, and is the author of Signs Dreams and Bullets. A transformational story of healing and discovering hidden in grief are great gifts of change and growth. An expansion of love I didn't know existed. Your relationship with your loved one isn’t over; it can become even deeper now. 

After my son, Michael, passed at the age of nineteen, I started writing down my experiences: the inner struggles, the questions, and most importantly, the inner dialogue between myself and the Universe. In the beginning, it wasn’t my intention to write a book. Writing helped me stay focused and present, even when I wanted to turn away from things that seemed unbearable.

During this time, I didn’t read any self-help books or go to counseling. Maybe that would have been helpful, but I didn’t want to taint my experience or color it by trying to make it fit into a preconceived idea. This approach felt more authentic to me, a more genuine way to honor Michael and our relationship.

When you lose someone you love, it can be devastating. Your world is no longer the same. What do you do now? How do you handle it? How do you honor that person? It’s a tough and painful situation, no matter how you look at it.

I hope that, by sharing my experiences, I can help you connect with your authentic self and bring you closer to your loved ones and the Universe.