Bradley Vinson

Grief can feel isolating, but a little comfort, delivered monthly, can make a world of difference. These thoughtful subscription boxes offer gentle encouragement, self-care, and emotional support, providing something to look forward to when days feel heavy. Whether it’s a box of soothing teas, an inspiring book, faith-based devotionals, or creative therapy tools, each delivery is a reminder that healing is a journey—and you don’t have to walk it alone.

When grief feels heavy, faith can lift the heart. These thoughtful gifts—personalized Bibles, devotionals, prayer journals, and scripture-inspired keepsakes—offer comfort, strength, and hope. Each one serves as a reminder of God’s love and presence, bringing peace in life’s hardest moments. I've used and ‘gifted’ many of the these items. Would love to hear about things you have given or received.

Specially chosen for their tender approach, these books come from my personal list and acknowledge the deep emotions that come with loss. When I speak and train at family grief camps & conferences, this is the list I provide to the participants. There is a variety of books for those who lean on their spiritual beliefs and those who do not. I have placed a “!” on the titles that come highly endorsed by my grandsons (whom I purchased many of theses books for after the loss of their 4yo sister- they were 6 and 2 at the time). Each title fosters empathy, comforts young readers, and reminds them they’re never alone. I've added a couple of extra books that my grandson wrote when he was 8, and one I recently published for parent's caring for little hurting hearts.How to Use This List• Share: Read these books alongside your child or classroom, and talk about the characters’ feelings and experiences.• Connect: Encourage kids to ask questions, share personal stories, or reflect on memories that keep loved ones close.• Heal: Use the gentle lessons each story provides to help children feel supported and understand that grieving is a natural part of healing.

I'm really into movies. I'm the guy who buys BlueRays for the extras and commentaries. I want to know the why and how of movies, so I can go deeper into what I see on the screen. When it comes to grief, the exploration and the stories (whether fiction or based on truth) mean a lot to me. In these movies, you'll find powerful stories that I hope can bring healing to your journey or even some empathy and tools you can use as you care for those who are grieving. No Spoilers *TRIGGER WARNING* All of these movies explore or show grief in different ways, some may hit close to home for you or drendge up feelings of dispair and loss, please seek help if feelings get intense for you. Call or text 988 if you find yourself in crisis.

Weighted blankets and ‘bears’ are great self-soothing tools for your grief journey. Always consider material, weight, size, and care instructions when choosing a blanket for your needs. Use a good weight to provide ‘grounding’ but not so much that moving becomes a chore.

Into journaling or illustrating captions in your Bible? Here are some of the things I use. I started ‘Bible illustrating’ after visiting a grief camp and wanted to create something something special for my grandchildren. After I started in a single Bible, I decided to create a Bible for each of them I will pass on to them when they are older. I've illustrated key passages for them to help guide them on their journeys of manhood; how to be good men, friends, leaders, husbands, etc. I've added a few of my art pieces in the list too for inspiration.