Child loss grief support book, compassionate parent grief support, this child loss support book helps with understanding advice in how to deal with the most devastating of all losses.

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Claudia Chappel
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"It has taken me 13 years to get to this point but I have found that  helping other grieving parents actually helps me also. It gives my grief  and my art a purpose. This book is truly a labor of love in memory of my son, Ben. My hope is that my books bring comfort to all who read them. " -Claudia Chappel

"The Art of Living with Grief"

A loving compilation of advice, observations and wisdom for parents who are suffering from the loss of a child. This beautiful book brings a sense of peace and  comfort to those suffering from one of the most unnatural of losses.

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"An Illustrated Journey through Grief"

 "So begins my second  collection of paintings and meditations on the process of grieving the loss of a loved one. This book is full of beautiful, full-color  paintings that capture the feelings that one passes through while shoring up under intense pain."

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 "The author takes the reader on a poetic and  beautifully illustrated journey through the pain, anger, emptiness and  loss she experienced. "

-Ashley F

"It gently  encourages readers to grow stronger so they can endure a pain that will  never leave them."
-Golda J

A Peek Inside "The Art of Living with Grief"

 Accept the comfort of your pet.

 My dog saved me. He sensed my pain and never left my side.

 I needed a physical being to cling to who I felt safe with and who wouldn't feel smothered by my neediness.

 I had all this love with no one to express it to in my desperate state.

 I think it's called transference, but it sure worked for me for a long time.


 Animals are the best!  

Thank god for them.


Gratitude

It's not the first word or emotion that comes to mind these days, I'm sure.

As you start to accept this horrendous reality, you start to realize what you have not lost. 


We have a choice to make. 

Do we live in deprivation or gratitude?

 Gratitude for our other child or if you are really blessed, children, grandchildren, husband or wife 

and the love all around us.

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A Peek inside "An Illustrated Journey through Grief"

Living life vibrantly
 is possible 
after the loss of a loved one, 
but do not let anyone rush you.

Living life vibrantly

 is possible 

after the loss of a loved one, 

in my case my son, 

but do not let anyone rush you! 

It takes a very long time

 to build the strength needed to even get off the couch 

but in time you can 

choose life.

As another day begins,
 we have to continue navigating through our journey 
towards the light.

As another day begins,

 we have to continue navigating through our journey 

trudging towards the light. 

Why?

 Because we have no other choice  

I believe that my son is now resting in the light and will be there when it’s my time to join him.

 Until then I will continue to try to lift myself up and anyone else

 who needs me.

Especially in grief 
it’s important to  
surround yourself with lightness whenever possible.

Especially in grief 

it’s important to  

surround yourself with lightness.

 Do what feeds your hurt soul 

as much as you can. 

For me, it’s working with color.

 For you it might be music. 

Whatever brings your mind 

and heart peace 

or joy 

will bring you closer to your departed love because your loved one 

is not in the darkness but in the 

light.

"It has taken me 13 years to get to this point but I have found that  helping other grieving parents actually helps me also. It gives my grief  and my art a purpose. This book is truly a labor of love in memory of my son, Ben"

-Claudia Chappel

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All of  the art found in my book was painted by me a few years before I knew I was even going to need it to illustrate my thoughts or feelings.

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All of the paintings found in my books are for sale as PRINTS through my Etsy site.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaudiaChappelStudio?ref=hdr_shop_menu

My Art

Alcohol Ink Paintings & cards

Alcohol Ink Paintings & cards

Alcohol Ink Paintings & cards

 The most magical and intensely colorful medium I have ever worked in. Since I am a detail type, this new medium helps me to work more freely in abstracts. So much fun! Love the colors!! Available as prints and cards.    


A parents love never dies

Animal Paintings & cards

Alcohol Ink Paintings & cards

Alcohol Ink Paintings & cards

I love animals and I especially love capturing them on canvas until their eyes "speak" to me or I can paint custom pet portraits for you.  Available as prints and cards.


ALL ARE NOW ARE AVAILABLE IN POSTER SIZE!

Prices upon request

SHOP ART

LANDSCAPES & SEAscapes

Alcohol Ink Paintings & cards

LANDSCAPES & SEAscapes

I love painting landscapes and seascapes full of big sky's, flowers, trees and water in all mediums.


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My hope is that my own experience in dealing with life after the deepest of losses brings comfort and direction to those who are in need

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