When Jonah’s father dies, he is faced with questions that feel big enough to swallow him whole. What happened to Daddy? Was it an accident? Why didn’t anyone help him? Mommy explains that Daddy died by suicide, leading Jonah to the biggest, scariest question of all.
If Daddy loved him with all his heart, why did he choose to leave him?
I’m Small, but I Lost Someone Big is a sensitive story about a mother and her little boy facing a loss that impacts thousands of families each year. Through honest conversations, therapy, and the support of their community, Jonah and his mom begin to heal and learn to live with their broken hearts. This book offers a gentle path for families navigating the complexities of grief after suicide, reminding them that love and hope can still bloom, even in the darkest of times.
“This remarkable book stands as a beacon for families facing the unimaginable.”
— Micki Burns, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Chief Executive Officer, Judi’s House
I’m Small, but I Lost Someone Big is a tender, courageous guide that gently walks children and caregivers through one family’s deeply personal journey after the suicide death of a loved one. With honesty and hope, Jamie and Jonah illuminate the power of connection—leaning on friends, family, and therapy—to navigate grief and rediscover life beyond loss.
While each grief journey is unique, for the millions of youths who are bereaved each year, the need for compassionate, comprehensive care is universal. A supportive village of empathetic educators, skilled clinicians, and caring community members helped Jonah and Jamie move forward without leaving their loved one behind. Thanks to Jamie’s unwavering commitment to healing, they transformed their pain into purpose.
This remarkable book stands as a beacon for families facing the unimaginable, and Judi’s House is honored to have walked alongside them—and so many others—on the path toward healing.