When we find ourselves thrown into the dark world of child loss, some of us know we need help right away and find ways to connect with other bereaved parents almost immediately.
Some of us take longer to realize how important it is to be around others who “get it”. Other parents who are further along on this unwanted journey can let us know our thoughts and actions are not abnormal for grieving the loss of our child from this earth such as:
- I am not getting early Alzheimer’s.
- It’s okay to still have days I can’t get out of bed when it’s been well over a year.
- You are not a terrible person for not able to go to things like family functions, work parties and celebrations, no matter how long it has been.
Being around other pareavors can give us the hope we desperately need that somehow, I can get through this; not just barely surviving but learn how to live a life of meaning and purpose again that seems impossible.
When we do finally get to the place where we start having some good days and our thoughts are not consumed with the pain of our loss, we can begin feeling like being around other pareavors pulls us back down into that darkness, and we no longer want to be around them.
We all have different needs at different points in this grief journey. These are the things Laura discusses in today’s episode, with her husband, Dave.
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Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!
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It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.
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