For Parents
As a parent, the loss of a child is one of the hardest events a person can go through. A parent should never outlive their child, but unfortunately this is the case with miscarriage and infant loss. Remember that no two people grieve the same, but each of us have so much in common.
This loss causes a flood of emotions to occur which is normal...
Anger and disbelief
Heartache
My child never got to experience the joys of life
Ask God why this happened and lose faith
Anxiety and depression
Eventually a sense of acceptance.
Mourning the loss of a child takes time. There are times where you may feel that you are on an island and no one understands your grief. It may take weeks and months before you truly are on sound footing and able to regularly talk about your loss.
After a loss, remember that men and women grieve differently. It is okay to give each other space, but never stop communicating. Be sure to take time to be with each other because now is the time that you need each other the most. If you need a counselor or therapist to help with this, do not be ashamed or embarrassed.
Always remember that loss is tough. The moment that the loss occurred, your life was changed forever. You will never forget that moment for the rest of your life and that is rightfully so. There will be good days and bad days, but a sense of happiness will come over you again. Together with family, friends and a community of miscarriage and infant loss, you will be able to overcome your loss.
