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Number One Priority- Caring For Yourself After Child Loss
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The last thing you want to do is get out of bed to do…anything. Some of you have other children to raise and support through the grief process. Some have survived horrific
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Do I Have to Respond? Text Messages and Social Media
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It is nice to know that people care about us in our grief. Ultimately,in the days, weeks, months, and years following the death of a child, the messages will taper off quickly. So, those early messages are comforting and keep us afloat through that initial shock. Still, dealing with the…
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All I Want For Christmas: Child Loss During The Holidays
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After my daughter died, I had no idea all the things that would come with grief. Children are never supposed to die before you. Navigating child loss during the holidays can be very overwhel
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What Now?
If you’re new to child loss, chances are you are lost and confused. None of it makes sense. I don’t have the answer, but here are a few things that I did during the early times to help me get through.
Communication
There is nothing like death–especially of a child–to bring out the curiosity and concern of many people. However, responding to the demands, inquiries, and even people you want to hear from can be daunting.
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Self Care
The last thing you want to do is get out of bed to do…anything. Some of you have other children to raise and support through the grief process. Some have survived horrific experiences themselves or may be struggling with guilt. Here are some things I did early on to help me care for myself.
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After Funeral Etiquette – Thank Yous?
The funeral is exhausting. I honestly can’t even remember it. It’s just a blur of sadness through blurry lenses. It’s probably a blessing that I cannot recall much. But what about after the funeral? Do you have to send a thank you note to everyone who sent a card, attended, brought a casserole, or otherwise reached out?
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I’m So Sorry For Your Loss – And Other Platitudes
They don’t know. It stings when they say things like, “God called him home” or “We can’t know his plans this side of heaven.” How do you respond to platitudes?