When Family Stops Talking About Your Missing Child

At first everyone talked about him.

It’s what people do just after a person leaves this world and leaves behind only memories.

It comes natural before the unnatural fact of child loss settles in and begins to make everyone uncomfortable.

But at some point after the funeral and way before the tears dried up, people stopped feeling easy mentioning his name.

Read the rest here: Help! My Family Won’t Talk About My Missing Child.

Author: Melanie

I am a shepherd, wife and mother of four amazing children, three that walk the earth with me and one who lives with Jesus. This is a record of my grief journey and a look into the life I didn't choose. If you are interested in joining a community of bereaved parents leaning on the promises of God in Christ, please like the public Facebook page, "Heartache and Hope: Life After Losing a Child" and join the conversation.

2 thoughts on “When Family Stops Talking About Your Missing Child”

    1. I am so very sorry, dear heart! How terribly painful and awful. I can’t imagine what excuse they concocted in their own heads to justify such a thing. Praying that you feel the Father’s loving arms around you and that He fills your heart with His grace and strength. May you hear Him whisper, “Courage, My child” to your broken heart. ❤

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