What People Are Saying
Helping Through Illness
“I simply love this book. Most people want to offer genuine and meaningful support to friends and loved ones who are living with a chronic disease, disabling condition, or even terminal illness. Sheila Hoover shows us how in a manner that is both reassuring and inspiring—all while inducing a few smiles along the way.”
Sarah Teten Kanter, PhD, author of Positive Caregiving
Helping Through Heartache
“I just received 10 copies of your book to give to my family members to help them cope with my own terminal diagnosis. This book is a really wonderful guide. I am impressed with its clarity, the straightforward recommendations on how to best support those who are grieving, and the lightness with which you offer suggestions on what to do and not do and how to know. Sad Cat as a meme or metaphor could be trite in the hands of another author but in your hands Sad Cat is an accessible and sympathetic being. Thank you for bringing this treasure into form.” K.S.
“Outstanding guidance for the sometimes-dicey protocols of offering assistance to those who are ill or grieving. I appreciated how concise each tip is, and the cartoons are a delightful companion that build an empathetic bond with readers. With these books, the reader gains confidence to be a better helper.”
Judge, 31st Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
The story of
Me & the Cats
I combine my passion for education + a love of drawing cartoons + a sense of humor + experiences of loss & grief to create these books.
Books
Helping Through Illness
Practical Ways to Support Someone with a Serious or Chronic Condition
Helping Through Heartache
An Easy Guide to Supporting Anyone Who Is Grieving
Prayer Library (nonreligious)
Another way to help someone is to pray for them.
Check out these (free) prayers for someone with a serious illness or chronic condition, someone who needs surgery, and others. You can modify these prayers to fit your own situation.