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Avoiding Holiday Depression
The holidays are supposed to be a time of laughter and fun. For parents who have lost a child, this season often turns "blue". Learn how to take steps to avoid holiday depression.
There Is A Problem
It is normal to become temporarily devastated by shattered dreams when early child loss occurs. By filling your mind with hopeful thoughts early on, you will slowly begin to move towards joyful living.
Will We Ever Laugh Again?
Parents who have lost a child often wonder if they will ever feel laughter in their lives again. Laughter is a natural healing response, and in time laughter will return.
He Will Never Understand!
Out of frustration, many women make the false assumption that their husbands will never understand the deep pain of child loss. Healing will begin when allowances are made for differences in grieving.
Grief Attacks
Grief attacks are predictable during the traditional holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. By making some changes in family traditions, you validate your grief and keep some control as you heal.
I'm New At This
Don't place unnecessary expectations on yourself when you experience early child loss. Remember--you're new at this thing called grief. Give yourself the precious healing gift of time!
Anger Is A Normal Response To Child Loss
Anger is a parent's normal response to child loss. By being a supportive family, make allowances for anger, understanding that anger is temporary, and is one more step forward in a parent's grief.
Let's Fix This Problem!
Men have a strong desire to "fix it"--even with grief. By honoring a man's way to grieve the loss of a child, a couple can draw strength from each other as they move forward in their journey of healing.
Every Month Is A Reminder
Following early child loss, the return of menstruation can be very painful for a mother. With time and patience, this monthly reminder can change from despairing grief to a reminder of new hope.
Saying Goodbye
When something as traumatic as a traffic accident takes the life of your child, there is an overwhelming need to say a final goodbye. By writing a letter to your child, you can begin the journey of healing.