My Mommy Died by Suicide: A Jakey Joe Book

Many young children lose a parent to suicide. It is not something a young child can understand and it can be very difficult to explain. Talking to a child about their mommy's death by suicide must be purposeful. It is not something you want them to hear from another child or overhear in someone's private conversation. Reading this book together will provide an opportunity to discuss the death. Suitable for children ages 3-8 and written in a language small children can understand.

In this beautifully illustrated children's book the child explains to Jakey Joe, a loveable dog, what suicide is and talks about all the feelings surrounding death. These feelings include sadness, loneliness, and the desire to feel happy again. This book is written in a language small children can understand.

Reading this book with your child will help you both understand that your child is experiencing multiple feelings that may or may not look like your grief path. By the end of the book your child will know that remembering mommy can bring with it feelings of being happy.

Proceeds from this book with benefit the Survivors of Blue Suicide Organization (SBS)