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by Jason Dykstra (Author)
The only way to deal with grief is to go through it.
(Welcome to) The Sh!t Club is an honest story about a man struggling with worthiness, belonging, and control, only to be transformed through his devastating blessing. This book invites you into the heart of loss and healing when Jason's world is undone by the stillborn death of his son, Ezra. Whether you are mere days or many years into your journey with loss and grief, this book will give you a sense of recognition and encouragement that you are not alone as it guides you into the healing path of acceptance, vulnerability, and embrace.
Here's What Other's Had to Say About It:
"This is an important book, sharing a journey of love, loss and healing that will help so many other parents who are members of this club that no one wants to be a part of." Julie Cole, Co-Founder of Mabel's Labels and Best-Selling Author of Like a Mother.
"In a culture of men struggling to share their feelings, Jason steps outside of the pressure and courageously and generously invites us into his journey." Dr. Karima Joy, Grief Researcher and Therapist
"Raw, rattling, and relatable. Whether you're seeking validation as a fellow loss dad or the loved one of a loss dad hoping to grasp a greater understanding, there is something of immense value for you in this book." Rob Reider, Co-Founder of the Sad Dads Club
"A heartbreakingly beautiful memoir on love, vulnerability, community and grief." Melissa Sulley, Certified Pregnancy and Infant Loss Grief Coach and Founder of Josiah + Co.
"This book will heal families! Jason's powerful, honest, and compelling story of losing his son reminds us that we have the capacity to hold both immense love and profound grief - the brutal with the beautiful." Sean Aiken, Co-Founder of Rad-Dad Collective and Author of One-Week Job Project
"Jason's journey through grief is at the same time very personal but also relatable to those who have experienced similar loss. His message of hope and reflection, as well as acceptance, should help others who find themselves in this (paraphrasing Jason) "awful club." Kathy Buckworth, Award-Winning Author of books like I Am So The Boss of You and Podcast Host of Go To Grandma
