Loss of a Child
A child’s death can be especially hard
for his or her parents, no matter what
the age of the child. Each parent may
react differently to a child’s death.
Because you may not be able
to support one another during
this time, seek help from
others.
As a parent, you may feel
guilty that you outlived
your child. You lost
not only your child
but also some of
your future hopes
and dreams.
For parents who
have lost a child,
the inability to
accept pleasure is
one of the biggest
barriers to healing.
Beginning to enjoy
life again doesn’t
mean you have
forgotten your child
or no longer grieve
for him or her. You
will always love and
remember your child.
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