Welcome To The Sh!t Club: A Male's Perspective on Grief, Stillbirth, and Loss

by Jason Dykstra

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781738009107
Publisher:	Seazens Collective
Publication date:	10/01/2023
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.37(d)

Editorial Reviews

"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". I would recommend this book to those going through immeasurable loss, and to those who support these individuals as well."

Kathy Buckworth, Award-Winning Author of books like I Am So The Boss of You and Podcast Host of Go To Grandma

"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. Jason's ability to relay his family's experience with compassion and beautiful storytelling made it impossible for me to put this book down. I have no doubt that this book will open a conversation about loss and take away the stigma and hushed tones around this topic. It is a wonderful reminder that we are allowed to grieve, honour our losses, but it also gives us permission to still live a full and happy life."

Julie Cole, Co-Founder of Mabel's Labels and Best-Selling Author of Like a Mother

"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. In a world where many men struggle to express and share their emotions, Jason's courage grants permission to befriend our own pain and sorrow, and to do so openly with others."

Sean Aiken, Co-Founder Rad-Dad Collective, Author of One-Week Job Project

"This book is so honestly and beautifully written. It shares what so many partners navigate through loss, often in silence. Jason's courage to share so vulnerably will, without a doubt, open up a much needed dialogue around the expectations we have of ourselves, our partners, and ultimately how families move through loss."

Aditi Loveridge, co-founder of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre & Seeds of Growth

"Raw, rattling, and relatable. Any loss dad reading (Welcome to) The Shit Club will find themselves, throughout the pages, nodding in agreement or crying from visceral recollection. While every loss dad's story is unique, there are many relatable dynamics, emotions, and complexities that Jason articulates beautifully. Jason generously offers his readers a front row seat to his personal journey with loss and grief. Navigating grief doesn't come with a map; however, there is nothing more revealing than Jason's firsthand account of losing his son Ezra. 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

"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. By writing openly about his soul longings, fears, spirituality, and community, he cultivates more space to be human and share grief openly."

Dr. Karima Joy, Grief Researcher and Therapist

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