The Remember Series
Remember, It's Ok is a series of six books written for a grieving person and those seeking to provide support.
Our Remember books allow for growth and awareness for the grieving person, as well as the one seeking to “be there”, providing words, tools and insight into the movement of grief.
Everything about the books has been carefully crafted by Marian and Marina: the layout - not too many words on a page, space for breath; the format - using a colour paradigm; the movement - inserting blank pages so each person can document their own journey; the feel - warm, inviting and caring; the look - soft and inviting with places to breathe. Combining Marina’s way with words and Marian’s way with grief we have created a new and empowering way to deal with grief.
It’s important to us that no one is left out, because grief does not know race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity. Each book is written for everyone and we humbly ask that you substitute your preferred pronoun and religious celebrations to make this your own personal story. We invite you to heal.
Loss of a Partner
“I wish I’d had this book soon after my love died. I didn’t feel I had anyone I could talk to and that no one understood me.” - Sarah Milton
If you have lost your partner, your love, your other half, this book is for you. If you don’t know where to turn because your heart is so very broken, open the cover of this book. Inside these pages are moments you can identify with and guidance that will help you on this painful journey through grief.
Loss of a Parent
“I often questioned if I was ‘feeling’, ‘remembering’, ‘honouring’ the loss of my parents the right way. Remember, It’s OK reinforces that there is no right way, no one way. My way is just fine.” - Marla Arndt
The loss of a parent is heartbreaking. Your parent has been part of your life and has affected your self-esteem, relationships, decision-making, and life choices. Whether you experienced a warm relationship or one fraught with difficulty, this book will help you deal with your grief journey.
Loss for Teens
“Nobody wants to talk about their grief. Teen years are when we are trying to figure out who we are as a person, and when something in our life causes grief to happen, it makes things so much more confusing. This book will give teens the hope they need and want.” - Kayleigh Hart-Robertson
Whether it be the death of a friend or family member, this book was written in consultation with teens to ensure it meets their needs. Inside these pages are moments you will identify with and guidance that will help you on your painful journey. There are no secrets here—this book can be your safety net, your comfort, your help.
Loss of a Sibling or Friend
“I didn’t know what to expect when I opened the pages of this book. I lost a dear friend of mine last year. It has been a hard year. This book was a welcome comfort.” - Jennifer Hawkins
Losing a sibling can feel like losing a piece of yourself. Your family has been rocked. Losing a friend can feel exactly the same, often without the validation from family and friends. The bond that connects us to people we love is strong, and their loss creates a hole in our lives. It can feel like that hole is bottomless. It’s not.
Loss of a Child
“It was interesting to hold Remember, It’s OK: Loss of a Child in my hands. It felt different right from the get-go. The cover was gentle, and that was what I needed when we lost our son: gentleness.” - A.P.B., Business owner
Whether you are a mother or father, grandmother or grandfather, aunt or uncle, godparent, relative or caregiver, this book will support you. This book is for you, the one left behind. The loss of a child can be particularly hard to come to terms with; emotions are often hidden and well protected.
Loss of a Pet
“As I picked up this book and started reading, it immediately tugged at my heart and soul. Having pets as part of my family for most of my life, I know loss is inevitable. But the depth of that pain is unexpected. - Thom Grace
Losing a pet is heartbreaking. They are part of your life, your family, your heart. So many people who lose a pet friend suffer in silence. It can often be difficult to get understanding and validation for the depth of that loss. We will do both.