Grief in the Middle of Nowhere: Special Considerations for Rural Grieving Children

Millions of children in America are experiencing overwhelming grief, and they are doing it alone. How is that possible in the United States? It's possible because these children are living in rural America. That's it, one simple geographic decision on where to live resulting in tragic outcomes, especially for bereaved youth. People living in rural areas die younger, often from preventable deaths, have a 50% higher risk of dying by suicide, and have few if any supports in place for those left to grieve them - including children. People are dying at higher rates in rural America AND too many rural children are grieving without the benefit of any support. Equally astonishing is no one seems to be talking about it, until now. This groundbreaking book centers the plight of grieving youth in rural areas through a compelling telling of real-life loss and jarring statistics. Through true personal stories illustrating the endless challenges of rural grief, the factual backdrop of the crisis facing rural grieving children becomes vividly apparent. The author goes beyond exploring the problem and offers a practical path forward that can transform the lives of bereaved rural youth. Part personal narrative, part statistical facts, this book will change how you view rural America and the role you can play in helping grieving children right now. Read more