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A Book Written for the Fathers We Forget
On this Monday guest episode of The Author’s Mic™, I’m joined by author Jeff Loving, and his story is the reason I keep this platform open. Jeff wrote Holding on to the Light after he and his wife experienced two infant losses—and he noticed something that shouldn’t be normal: when loss happens, support shows up fast for mothers, but fathers often get left behind.
This book exists to close that gap.
Why Jeff Wrote Holding on to the Light
Jeff shares how his writing shifted from historical fiction to something deeply personal. This wasn’t about creating a “perfect” book. This was about making something real—something a grieving father could pick up and finally say:
“That’s how I feel.”
Inside the conversation, Jeff breaks down how the book weaves together three different fatherhood-and-loss experiences, including:
- Unexplained infertility and the road to adoption
- IVF and the moral/spiritual wrestling that can come with it
- A Trisomy 18 diagnosis and living with ongoing uncertainty
He also talks about faith, anger, grief, and what it looks like to keep moving forward when you don’t feel strong.
Advice for Anyone in the Thick of Grief
The most important thing Jeff says is simple:
- Your grief is your grief. Don’t compare it.
- Choose your support circle carefully. Everyone can’t hold space for you.
- Sometimes the best support isn’t advice—it’s presence.
- The scars may not disappear, but healing is real.
Watch the Full Episode
Connect With Jeff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsloving/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hol ding-Onto-Light-Fathers-Journey/dp/B0DYY5S5XM?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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