Posts Tagged ‘parental loss’
How It Feels to Lose a Parent to Suicide
When most of us think of our parents, we assume they’ll be around for all of life’s important milestones — graduations, weddings, the birth of a child. Most of us aren’t prepared for the possibility that our parents may not be around to see everything. Losing a loved one, especially a parent, can be a…
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How to Navigate Life After Losing a Parent
No matter what age you are, losing a parent will have a profound impact on your life. Parents serve as our lifelines. They represent support, love, encouragement, nurturing, guidance, and the list goes on. So when you lose a parent, you feel like you’re losing everything you’ve grown accustomed to knowing in this world. It…
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How to Help Children Cope After the Loss of a Parent
When a child loses a parent, their whole world is shaken. Before they experience that kind of loss, they most likely feel safe in the world knowing that they’re loved, protected and cared for. A parent can represent that pillar of strength for them. So when they lose a parent, children can start to feel…
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