A Loss That Is Hard To Bear – A Child’s Death

One of the most difficult emotional burdens to bear is the death of a child. I do not know how I would deal with such a tragedy in my life, but I know there is support available in most communities for the surviving family members. One helpful article is highlighted below.

Surviving the deaths of children

Group helps families bear the unbearable

SANTA CLARITA – They never would have chosen to become members of the exclusive group, but they are lifers and draw strength from each other’s company.
The group is made up of parents and siblings of children who have died. The deaths propel them into a fourth dimension of pain and loss, and through some spiritual alchemy – and lots of talking and listening – they help each other heal.

The causes of death are many: collisions, murder, medical malpractice, suicide

Members of The Compassionate Friends listen but do not judge. In exchange for exposing raw feelings, tenderness that defies words, confusion, anger, shock and acceptance, the members get reassurance and confidentiality.

One of the most difficult emotional burdens to bear is the death of a child. I do not know how I would deal with such a tragedy in my life, but I know there is support available in most communities for the surviving family members. One helpful article is highlighted below.

Surviving the deaths of children

Group helps families bear the unbearable

SANTA CLARITA – They never would have chosen to become members of the exclusive group, but they are lifers and draw strength from each other’s company.

The group is made up of parents and siblings of children who have died. The deaths propel them into a fourth dimension of pain and loss, and through some spiritual alchemy – and lots of talking and listening – they help each other heal.

The causes of death are many: collisions, murder, medical malpractice, suicide

Members of The Compassionate Friends listen but do not judge. In exchange for exposing raw feelings, tenderness that defies words, confusion, anger, shock and acceptance, the members get reassurance and confidentiality.