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Letters to Matthew: Life After Loss, invites you into the world of grief. It is not sugar coated or edited to make it an easy listen, which is why it has been separated into two distinct parts. The loss of a child is unimaginable, but Louise has managed to turn this heart-breaking experience into something positive. By sharing her letters, insights, thoughts, and feelings with the world she is not only keeping Matthew’s memory alive but also giving hope to other people that life can meaningful again after the death of a loved one.

In her second book “A Gift for Grief,” Louise shares case studies from her work as a therapist. This book also contains affirmations, meditations, exercises, inspirational quotes, poems, and parables which will benefit anyone who has loved and lost. Listening about grief may seem daunting at first, but this book is there to be listened to in short bursts whenever you need comfort. You can randomly listen, listen however much you need, hopefully loosening or lightening your grief in some way.

Join Louise Bates as she speaks with individuals who have experienced the pain of losing a loved one. Through this podcast, Louise shares the stories of those who have found ways to cope with their loss and offers inspiration to those who are struggling to find their own path through grief.Louise's own journey through the loss of her son Matthew, has given her a deep understanding of the pain and darkness that can come with grief. Her approach to this sensitive subject is both real and honest, creating a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and find comfort in the stories of ...