Throughout our lifetime, we will experience loss and a sense of grief. While this can be overwhelming for anyone, it can be particularly difficult for children. Whether it relates to the death of a loved one, the loss of a pet, dealing with a serious illness, a friend moving away, a military parent on deployment, or other difficult circumstances, children need our support.

Children are naturally inquisitive, but that doesn’t mean that they are always willing to talk, particularly when the subject matter is difficult or potentially painful.  How do we start the conversation and keep it going?

My Invisible Locket is an illustrated children’s book designed to initiate and direct conversations between caring adults and children, on the topic of grief and/or loss.   It sends a message to children that it is natural to experience grief, but it is important to talk about it, rather than keeping their emotions bottled up inside.

My Invisible Locket was born from a dream. After waking up in the middle of the night, the author could vividly recall every detail. Rather than going back to sleep, he rushed to the computer before the memories faded. The dream he had that night is the book before you.

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As a husband, a parent of three boys, and an educator for over thirty years, Terry has seen first-hand the tremendous impact that grief can have on a child. He believes that My Invisible Locket will benefit children in grief, and help to form stronger bonds between kids and the caring adults in their lives.  

Terry is a firm believer in life-long learning. When the opportunity to write his first book came in retirement, he seized it. Never say never, and always remain open to new experiences!

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