Child loss

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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

When my son died, I got a lot of advice from well intentioned people. None of it helped. This is what I wish someone had told me.

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 of comfort than a parent who lost a child suddenly. A parent losing a child from an accidental drug overdose needs a different sort of comfort than one whose child died from suicide...

Check out how you can your support a grieving mother in this post and podcast episode from a mom that lost a child and now supports other moms dealing with child loss and grief. via @realhappymom

If you've ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a grieving mother, here's a glimpse.

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I still struggle with memory almost 4 years after the loss of my daughter, Dana. We often hear this is typical for a year or two with grief. However, with the loss of a child it is often forever as shown in this very detailed study explaining what happens to the brains of mothers who have lost adult children.This study is not saying it isn't the same for mothers of young children or fathers. This study is a start in learning more about the affects of child loss on all parents in the hopes…

In the aftermath of child loss, words carry immense power. You might wonder if silence is better than a well-meaning phrase that could hurt. From a mom who has walked through heartbreak, learn how simple empathy and understanding can make a difference. Discover which statements truly help and which ones can unintentionally deepen the grief.

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I experienced a miscarriage during my first pregnancy and this quote really spoke to me. <3

To my earth side children; I'm sorry. To be a Mummy to children in both heaven and earth is a struggle every single day. A letter to my children.

This post was originally published on Still Standing by Malka Ahmed Grieving the loss of a child is a grief that is unique. It is a loss that is still largely considered taboo. When someone experiences