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Written for Your Healing, Support and Comfort
How to Talk About Suicide to Children
Suicide is a very complicated grief for children. They need their parents to talk to them about what happened on an age appropriate level, helping them to calm their fears and begin their long, difficult journey of grief.
What Is An Ectopic Pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancies are on the rise, and women need to be informed because of the health dangers involved. By knowing what to expect, a mother can take the first step forward in the grief of child loss.
The "What If?" Trap
Asking the question "What if?" is futile, and only adds to your personal grief in child loss. By forgiving yourself, you can get rid of the heavy burden of guilt and begin to move forward in your grief.
Attending The First Baby Shower
When is the right time for a mother who has had a miscarriage to attend a baby shower? By knowing what to expect, a mother can make a deicison that will help in her journey through grief.
What's Wrong With Me?
Fathers are often the forgotten grievers in a miscarriage. Men can be touched by depression from child loss just like women. Learn to recognize the symptoms of depression in order to get early help.
There Is Healing In Speaking A Name
Often, parents are deeply hurt when friends will not use their deceased child's name in conversation. By saying the child's name, you validate the child's life, and greatly help the parents in their healing.
Rebuilding A Friendship
It is very common for friendships to drift apart following child loss. Help rebuild the lines of communication by being honest and saying, "I care and I simply didn't know how to show it. Forgive me."
Can I Be Prepared For My Child's Death?
Although a parent can never be totally prepared for the death of a terminally ill child, it is possible to receive grief help early on. By having a support team, a parent will never feel alone in grief.
My World Is Gone
When a young child dies, the world that was so familiar to a parent changes instantly. Setting daily mini goals can help a parent create a more positive atmosphere that will lend to healing.
Grieving Through the Holidays
A miscarriage can set the stage for holiday grief. Learn to say "no" to activities that will add to your grief. By setting daily mini goals, you will meet small successes that will point you in the direction of healing.