Tears of Love

<p><strong>A mother's raw grief. A family's search for meaning. A legacy of healing and hope.</strong></p><p></p><p>When Patti Cullen lost her vibrant intelligent and loving son Ben to suicide her world collapsed in an instant. <em>Tears of Love</em> is her deeply personal and profoundly honest account of navigating unimaginable loss  -  and her courageous journey toward healing purpose and advocacy.</p><p></p><p>Now updated in this expanded <strong>2nd Edition</strong> <em>Tears of Love</em> offers even more comfort and guidance for those touched by suicide. With new chapters fresh reflections and powerful new resources this edition includes:</p><ul><li><strong>A heartfelt foreword by Ben's sisters Mandy and Carrie</strong> honoring their brother through candid memories and emotional truth.</li><li><strong>Additional deeply personal stories</strong> including Patti's harrowing return to Ben's belongings years later and the unexpected ways grief forces growth.</li><li><strong>An updated resource section</strong> for suicide awareness and prevention including discussion guides support strategies and faith-based tools.</li><li><strong>A spotlight on BENS Hope</strong> the family-founded nonprofit changing lives by promoting open conversations in schools and communities.</li><li><strong>Reflections from students</strong> impacted by the BENS Hope presentation showing how sharing Ben's story helps others choose life and compassion.</li></ul><p></p><p>This book does not offer easy answers. Instead it invites readers into the quiet ache of a mother's mourning - and the slow sacred process of learning to live again. With unflinching honesty and a heart rooted in faith Patti Cullen shows that even through the darkest nights love and hope are never lost.</p><p></p><p>Perfect for:</p><ul><li>Parents and siblings grieving a suicide loss</li><li>School counselors therapists and pastors</li><li>Teachers and youth mentors looking to prevent teen suicide</li><li>Readers seeking Christian perspectives on loss and healing</li><li>Anyone struggling to make sense of life after devastating loss.</li></ul><p></p><p><em>If someone was contemplating suicide and read this book they may reconsider after realizing the devastating impact on their loved ones.</em> - Candy Flynn Retired Counselor</p><p><em></em>Tears of Love<em> is a beacon of hope for those seeking comfort and strength on their healing journey.</em> - Pastor Mark Dieter</p><p></p><p><em>Patti has bravely shared her story to provide hope community and support ... Her outreach to students is extraordinary.</em> - Tammy Salmon-Stephens UW-Platteville Director Emerita</p>