One Breath at a Time, Shannon Hodgetts
One Breath at a Time, Shannon Hodgetts
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One Breath at a Time
Navigating the Early Stages of Child Loss

Author: Shannon Hodgetts

Narrator: Shannon Hodgetts

Unabridged: 3 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/22/2025


Synopsis

Healing from child loss is a lifelong journey.
When the unthinkable happened and Shannon and Dean Hodgetts lost their 2-year-old boy Rhys to a febrile convulsion, their world was shattered in an instant.
Denial, guilt, sorrow, anger, despair – they experienced it all. How could any parent ever prepare to navigate the complexities of child loss? Little did they know, they were in for a lifelong journey of struggle, growth, and triumph, eventually learning that grief and joy can coexist. 
One Breath at a Time doesn’t focus on the spiritual elements of child loss. Instead, it provides practical advice based on acquired knowledge and lived experience. By sharing their story, Shannon aims to help others understand and navigate the complexities of grief, adjust to the ‘new normal’, and rediscover purpose in life. From navigating the early stages of child loss to using grief as a source of strength, she guides you through every step of the journey, offering hope where it can feel like there is none. 
Grief isn’t something to be overcome. It’s a lifelong companion, a continual journey, a testament to the depth of your love and loss.
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Reviews

Goodreads review by Stacey on November 04, 2021

One of the best, most real books on grief I have read. Heartbreaking but beautiful. A great read for anyone who is dealing with loss.......more

Goodreads review by Emma on August 26, 2021

Such a beautiful and faith-promoting perspective on grief! I am so appreciative of Gabrielle being willing to share such vulnerable moments of her story with us.......more

Goodreads review by David on April 06, 2023

Author Gabrielle Shiozawa is a college student who wrote this short memoir after her father unexpectedly dies from a sudden heart attack when Gabrielle was a senior in high school. A gifted writer, Shiozawa's account of her struggle with loss, grief, and faith is heartfelt and candid. Shiozawa shares......more

Goodreads review by Cheri on December 12, 2021

This book is written to those who are experiencing any kind of grief, not just from the death of a loved one. It is a book that inspires hope when all feels dark. It is a book I would read again.......more

Goodreads review by Lacey on October 01, 2021

I read this book as I had given it my friend who had lost her mom suddenly and I wanted to know what I could do to support her. There is so much you want to do, when you watch someone you love grieve. I appreciate the rawness of Gabrielle, as she is going through her very recent grieving journey. Sh......more