Rebuilding a life of love and meaning after loss

A mother’s journey of resilience through complex grief, battling societal barriers, and finding strength in the wake of unimaginable loss.

I'm Brenda Daly.

LCSW AND GRIEF SPECIALIST

If you’re like me and the many parents I’ve met, you may feel isolated and misunderstood after losing a child. I've been there too, and it’s hard to see a way forward.

I understand the raw emotions of devastation and hopelessness. In my book, I tackle these intense feelings, along with the societal barriers that can compound our grief.

In my new book, I candidly share my story of heartbreak and healing through words and collage. I would love for you to read it.

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I know this path.
I’m walking it everyday.

We heal through connection. Every page I’ve written is both a step in my healing and a hand reaching out to you in your journey.

With over 40 years as a clinical social worker and multiple certifications in grief therapy, I combine my professional expertise with my personal experience to guide you through grief using creative storytelling and art.

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“Her vivid descriptions tap into the feelings of each of us who love and have lost someone, even if we didn’t have her exact experience.  Her resilience is inspiring.  It gives me a sense of hope and I recommend this story to all who have lost a loved one and especially to those whose loved ones have had a brain injury. You will feel less alone.”

I GOT UP.

In I Got Up, I candidly share my story of heartbreak along with the frustrating reality of our grief-illiterate society. Through my words and collage exploration, I honor my son’s memory and challenge the stigmas surrounding how he died.

Let’s redefine how we talk about and experience grief in all its complexity; how we go from fractured and broken, to fractured and put back together again.

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A Grief Journal for Bereaved Parents

Grief is a lifelong journey—one that no parent should have to walk alone. This guided workbook provides space to process your emotions, honor your child, and navigate life after loss with thoughtful prompts, coping strategies, and room for reflection.

This journal isn’t about "moving on"—it’s about carrying your child’s love forward in a way that feels right for you.

Order your copy today and find support through your healing journey.

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Writing Through Loss, Remembering with Love

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