Losing a child

A mother writes about her journey with grief five years after the death of her young son.

Grieving mother......to all mothers who have lost a child/children no matter what age. We desperately miss them. FOREVER LOVE AND MISS YOU CLIFFTON.10/11/2014

Child loss is a loss like no other. The loss of a child is a grief that lasts forever, here is what I've learned in my seven years of trekking through the unimaginable.

The Grief Toolbox is an all-encompassing place for grief tools: a singular area where a person can find all the resources they need to help them with their grief.

Sometimes, life can throw something in the way that can totally shatter someone’s happiness and make them feel that there is nothing left in the world to live for. One of these saddest happenings is l

Bereaved Parents Have Different Needs For Different Situations Everyone is different as to how, when, and if, they will accept comfort over losing a child. The how, where, and when of each loss is different for each situation. A parent mourning the death of a child after a long illness may require a different sort…

In today's "Ask Dr. B" column, Dr. Bengtson answers a reader who wants to know how to comfort a friend who has lost a child.

Imagine a towering wall of cement blocks in front of you. It stands between you and your child. You know they are there on the other side, but you can’t see them. No matter how loud the scream, you can’t hear them. You try everything you can to break that wall down. Pushing. Pounding your fists. Angrily smashing objects against it. Desperately thrashing to ... Read More

Find peace in these touching quotes for those who have lost a child. Words of comfort and reflection for the hearts that carry the weight of grief.

Yesterday I did something no one should ever have to do. I went to baby Micah's funeral service. It was at the same time heartbreaking and beautiful. So many people came to support Matt and Alyssa and say goodbye to Micah - a baby boy we only knew through Alyssa's words, but one that has

So very true. Missing a child at any age. Missing my son so very much.

“thank you. to every person that leans in.” #childloss #griefjourney #love #lovelives #HeartacheAndHope #thelifeididntchoose

When you lose a child, that death turns you into a different kind of parent. Your entire family changes. The topic of death free flows, sometimes to the point that it could make other people uncomfortable. There are no lines in the sand to determine what is appropriate because that line ceased to exist when your child left this earth. This ... Read More

I wouldn't ever speak for anyone else, but so far, it's not.

by Alexandria Muller

I believe that losing a child is one of the hardest things that can happen to a parent, especially the mother. Therefore, you should say this prayer for them with intensity.