Mature Grief

Losing a parent brings a specific kind of grief — tangled with family logistics, old wounds, and milestone dates that keep arriving without them — and Schaper addresses that specificity with pastoral care and practical wisdom. Over 39 books and decades in ministry give her real credibility here. The 2002 date means some cultural framing may feel dated, but grief's practical realities haven't changed much, and this remains a compassionate resource for adult readers navigating parental loss.