Let's shed light on the important points about losing a child, but with a touch of entertainment:
Losing a child is a journey only understood by those who have been there. So, let's be there for grieving parents, and here are five key tips:
- Remember our children with us 🧒🏼
- Accept that you can't 'fix’ us 🧑🏾🔧
- Know that there are at least two days a year we need a timeout ⌛️
- Realize that we struggle every day with happiness 🎈
- Accept that our loss might make you uncomfortable 📇
Share memories, acknowledge special occasions, and ask about the child
Grieving parents need support and patience as they navigate their grief journey
Birthdays and the anniversary of the child's death are particularly difficult
Balancing the pain of loss with the desire to honor the child's memory
Speaking the child's name and acknowledging the loss is more meaningful than avoiding the topic
Source of content: mindbodygreen. (2022, 21. September). What I Wish Other People Understood About Losing A Child. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-i-wish-other-people-understood-about-losing-a-child