Surviving the loss of a child.

A Compassionate guide to understanding the pain of losing a child, steps for healing and creating the new life that will be.

From My Heart to Your You Are Not Alone

Grief is the normal human response to loss. It helps us gradually work through and adjust to what's happened. At first the feelings can be very intense and overwhelming. You might even wonder if you are able to survive your grief. As a unique individual, with your own personality, you will need to grieve in a way that is comfortable for you.It's good to remember:

There is no ‘right' or ‘wrong' ways to experience grief
There is no secret method to take your grief instantly away
There are no rules
There is no set timetable

About the Author

Andrea was born in Cardiff, Wales and moved with her husband Paul, sons Neil, just 6 weeks old and Ryan, 2 yrs old to Canada in the mid 80's, and lived in the interior of BC where she and her husband had the "perfect life" as they knew it, they raised both of their sons and their home was always filled with fun and a houseful of the boy's friends,; it was the place to hang out, and life was good, until one night everything changed, Neil was taken suddenly , our lives, hope sand dreams were crushed and life as we knew it exploded. After a series of traumatic events and life changes Andrea and Paul moved... more

Blog

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Grief
PTSD is commonly associated with veterans returning from combat or with victims of abuse. But did you know it ... more

Various Responses to Loss
Different people respond in different ways when facing the same crisis. When it comes to dealing with the loss... more

Keeping The Relationship Together After The Loss of A Child
After the loss of a child, a husband and wife may want to spend some time apart to mourn their child. Both feel anger, betrayal, and pain at the death... more

Anticipating The Death Of A Terminally Ill Child
No parents ever decide to have a child believing that their child will die before them. In their children ... more

Articles

Remembering Those That Need Us Too

Nothing could ever prepare me for what happened in our lives. The perfect family, to the point it was almost a joke that we were so normal. Read more...

What is this “grieving process” they talk about? ... and why is it so necessary?

From the perspective of a person who has never had to suffer these consequences, I have heard the "talking heads" and the media "psychologists" talk about the need Read more...

Grieving Mothers vs. Grieving Fathers

It is helpful in understanding the grieving process to acknowledge the difference in how typical fathers experience grieving and what typical mothers experience. Read more...

A Cry for Spiritual Help When A Child Is Dying

The death of a child is a lonely and difficult time for parents. Others' company and understanding may provide slight and temporary comfort, but in the long run, parents Read more...