I’ve shared these posts in various forms over the years. I repeat them because there are always (sadly!) newly bereaved parents who need to see them and need their friends and family to see them too.
As I’ve had more experience on this path I’ve learned society (in general) is not well-versed in grief and the ongoing toll it takes on a heart, body, mind and spirit.
So I’m going to re-share in hopes it opens eyes and starts important conversations.
❤ Melanie
The death of any loved one opens a door and forces you to pass through.
You cannot procrastinate, cannot refuse, cannot ignore or pretend it away.
Suddenly, you find yourself where you absolutely do not want to be.
And there is no going back.
Many bereaved parents describe the first hours, the first days after losing a child as a fog–we feel both horrified (I can’t believe this is happening!) and numb (Is this real? Am I dreaming?).
There are so many details, so many decisions that must be made immediately following a child’s death.
And it is so hard to make them when consumed by overwhelming pain and loss.
This is when loving bereaved parents well is so very important.
Read the rest here: Loving Well in the First Days After Loss
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