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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does “Stolen Angels” mean?
A. After miscarriage or infant loss, death has stolen an angel baby from a family’s arms, heart and life. This quote describes it best: “Death is a heartless thief! It steals from us those we love and those we’ll never hold.”
Q. What makes “Stolen Angels” unique from other grief books?
A. If you want to read information about the grief process from a scientific perspective, there are a ton of other books at your disposal.
But, if you want to read detailed descriptions about how real parents found hope after their babies have died; if you want a useful self-help section that is tried AND true; and if you want to read 25 different perspectives that speak to your soul, well that is what makes “Stolen Angels” unique.
Q. Can I find medical advice in “Stolen Angels”?
A. No. What you will find is a self-help section that is overflowing with advice compiled from parents who have found hope after their baby has died. The section has been reviewed by licensed therapists, counselors and parents at different stages of the grief process. But medical questions are best directed to a doctor or therapist.
Q. What have other parents done to find comfort just one hour after they’ve learned their baby has died?
A. Most parents have found immeasurable comfort through a long, tight hug from a spouse, nurse, chaplain or other support person. One mom recommends spending time in deep prayer and meditation, while another took the phone off the hook and spent time alone. It really is a personal decision that the parent must make.
Q. What are some of the different examples of child loss discussed in “Stolen Angels”?
A. Sadly, there are a number of ways for a parent to lose a child. In this book, a person can read about miscarriage, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, accidental drowning, termination of pregnancy, multiple losses, birth defects, stillbirths and even murder.
Q. What was the inspiration behind the “Stolen Angels” project?
A. I delivered my stillborn daughter, Elyana, in 2005 while my husband was deployed to Iraq. I had no family or friends by my side during most of the 33 hour labor. As I reflected on my time in the hospital and our previous two losses, I purposed in my heart that I would do something to make sure no one else had to suffer such loss without the hope that others have survived this level of pain. As a result, "Stolen Angels" was born.
Q. What can a person expect during the grieving process?
A. A person can experience a multitude of emotions, a change in relationships, changes in behavior, sleeping disturbances and painful reflections. Each person is different, so one person may experience all of these things, whereas another person might only deal with one or two of them.
Q. What would be considered unhealthy grief?
A. Warning signs of unhealthy grief can include a lack of progress in the healing process, suicidal plans or thoughts, recent use of illegal drugs, or overuse of alcohol and prescription drugs. If grieving significantly impacts personal or professional relationships to the point of being damaged, then a person may want to consider professional help.
Q. Does “Stolen Angels” provide information for friends and family that are assisting in the grieving process?
A. Yes. There is some very useful advice in the self-help section for friends and family members to reference that would reassure them in their role as a grief partner.
Q. Can a person find additional resources within the book?
A. “Stolen Angels” has a large resource section that lists numerous books and Web sites that a person can use to obtain more information on infant and child loss.
Q. How can a person obtain a copy of “Stolen Angels”?
A. A person can email orders to orders@dynastybookpublishers.com, purchase online at www.stolenangels.com, call the publisher at 610-906-3386 (central) or they can mail orders to the following address:
Dynasty Publishers, LLC
ATTN Sales
P.O. Box 30774
Clarksville, TN 37040
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