There are so many competing causes it’s a wonder anyone can keep up with them. But when one or more of them become near and dear to your heart, it’s easy. July is Bereaved Parents Month…
Being in the Bereaved Parents Club means I have survived child loss. Only other members of the club truly understand. Here is what we want you to know.
Find solace through heartfelt prayers for bereaved parents. Our compassionate guide offers comforting words and healing support. Click to learn more. 🙏
Mother’s Day is a painful day for many women because it’s a reminder of what they’ve lost – the future that they should have had with their precious child, or maybe they wished for a child but could never conceive. The traditional Mother’s Day is a struggle, seeing all those mums celebrated for having their […]
I have always loved summertime, and still do. But the early summer months are bittersweet, as they are now forever a reminder of the short time we had with my […]
Grief Is As Unique As Fingerprints Your grief will never be the same as another person’s even if you’ve suffered the same event, like the death of your child. Just know, that what you are feeling right now is normal. Take life one second at a time, acknowledge your feelings and know that by doing […]
Got advice for a grieving parent? Read this letter letter first. Please don't tell grieving parents how to grieve. They're already going through enough.
It’s a well known fact that stress plays a role in many health conditions. And I think most of us would agree that child loss is one of (if not THE) most stressful events a heart might endu…
I want to address 4 feelings and thoughts about child loss that afflict me and other bereaved parents. These feelings are the most common among those who suffer from child loss. Bereaved parents ha…
One of the things that breaks my heart when speaking to other bereaved parents is when they tell me that experience of losing a child was made ten times worse by the ignorance of others. So many bereaved parents explain how, at some point in their grieving process, they have been left devastated and hurt […]
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Grief Is As Unique As Fingerprints Your grief will never be the same as another person’s even if you’ve suffered the same event, like the death of your child. Just know, that what you are feeling right now is normal. Take life one second at a time, acknowledge your feelings and know that by doing […]
Dear Newly Bereaved, I remember standing where you are. The world feels different. A vast emptiness closes in around your heart as you wrangle with the idea that your child is no longer a part of this world. Your world, broken. The last image of them burning in your mind because there will be no more. Don’t focus too long on the idea that ... Read More
My son’s death is a moment in time, a date on the calendar, a thing of the past for other people. I understand that. But for me, it’s an ongoing event. Every time Dominic SHOULD be here but isn’t I…
Mother’s Day is a painful day for many women because it’s a reminder of what they’ve lost – the future that they should have had with their precious child, or maybe they wished for a child but could never conceive. The traditional Mother’s Day is a struggle, seeing all those mums celebrated for having their […]
The death of a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. We're supposed to outlive our children, it's a life altering experience. The pain of it is immeasurable, no heartbreaking and the emotions are so overwhelming.
There are behaviors I've picked up as a bereaved mother. Some seem pretty crazy. I'd like to think I'm not alone. Here are 11 of the craziest.
The death of a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. We're supposed to outlive our children, it's a life altering experience. The pain of it is immeasurable, no heartbreaking and the emotions are so overwhelming.
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Explore this page to find resources for bereaved parents that can help them navigate the loss of their child.
It’s a well known fact that stress plays a role in many health conditions. And I think most of us would agree that child loss is one of (if not THE) most stressful events a heart might endu…
Being a bereaved parent is a complex existence. It's an intermingling of joy and sorrow. Joy that our child was here. Sorrow that they are gone too soon.
The death of a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. We're supposed to outlive our children, it's a life altering experience. The pain of it is immeasurable, no heartbreaking and the emotions are so overwhelming.
Grief Is As Unique As Fingerprints Your grief will never be the same as another person’s even if you’ve suffered the same event, like the death of your child. Just know, that what you are feeling right now is normal. Take life one second at a time, acknowledge your feelings and know that by doing […]
It feels strange to write those words - this is actually a post I have shied away from writing for a very long time - because who am I to grieve? Who am I, who has all my babies around me, to look at another mother and even try to comprehend the multitude of ways in which her heart is broken?
The Grief Bubble is a special workbook for children ages 6 and older who have experienced the death of someone special. The interactive format invites them to find expression for their thoughts and feelings, encouraging the exploration of their grief. A useful tool for parents, counselors, educators and other caring adults supporting children in grief.
Helping Sophie navigate her grief journey after the loss of her sister is a challenge for us as bereaved parents. Today I am sharing a guest post from Lianna Champ about how to help a child cope with sibling loss.
Mom-turned-activist Virginia Krieger, and other bereaved parents, tell families what they need to know about the deadly opioid epidemic sweeping the nation
Letters to Heaven Collection LETTERS TO MY BABY SHOP LETTERS TO MY SON SHOP LETTERS TO MY DAUGHTER SHOP LETTERS TO MY MOTHER SHOP LETTERS TO MY FATHER SHOP LETTERS TO MY BROTHER SHOP LETTERS TO MY SISTER SHOP
July is Bereaved Parents Month. The Friendship Bench co-founder Sam Fiorella shares his personal experience of loss, and parental bereavement.
My Time with Everly is one of many bereaved parent's stories about living and loving before, during and after the loss of their child.
Grief comes in many forms for different people. Those who have lost a sibling, spouse, or parent experience grief differently from those who suffer grief due to child loss. Mental health profession…
My deepest condolences for the loss of a precious little one who left this world too soon. I wrote these beautiful words to comfort parents as they honor the love between a child and a parent. I hope this poem will be a gift in remembering that special love which will always be tucked within your hearts. The poem can be personalized with the child's name, dates of birth and death, and a short personalized heading, (for example: "GOD holds me in HIS care... You hold me in your hearts" - "My Beloved Mommy and Daddy", etc.) You will receive one UNIQUE copyright unframed hand-crafted personalized poem by children's writer, Lynda Bosma-Walker which can be framed in a 5" x 7" frame. ****If you have questions, please ask before ordering.**** My listings will often show names, dates, and endearing messages, as well as handprints, fingerprints, and pictures on items as examples - they will NOT be printed on your item unless I've identified them as included. I would love to add YOUR information and PERSONALIZE it, Just For YOU! Personalized print features for this poem are: - Baby / child's name - Date of loss (printed beneath child's name after the poem) as shown - Reference to parents (i.e., Mommy and Daddy, Mama and Papa, etc.) - Short (about 20 characters) Personal heading before the poem if you would like one to change the one shown. Watermarked logo shown in photo will NOT be printed on your keepsake. PAPER SIZE, 5"x7" ready for framing. Printed professionally, each print uses archival pigment inks. Please note, frame if shown is NOT included (for visualization purposes only). SHIPPING Prints are packaged in a photo mailer. DELIVERY This item is created as ordered. Please allow up to 3-5 business days after payment for item to ship via U.S.P.S. First Class Mail. ©2003 - 2023 Lynda Bosma-Herron, all rights reserved. Please note that ALL of Lynda's prose and verse are copyrighted and ARE NOT in the public domain. They are NOT to be copied or duplicated for any reason whatsoever without Ms. Bosma-Walker's permission. Thank you ♥ Lynda
It’s a well known fact that stress plays a role in many health conditions. And I think most of us would agree that child loss is one of (if not THE) most stressful events a heart might endu…
Dear Newly Bereaved, I remember standing where you are. The world feels different. A vast emptiness closes in around your heart as you wrangle with the idea that your child is no longer a part of this world. Your world, broken. The last image of them burning in your mind because there will be no more. Don’t focus too long on the idea that ... Read More
It’s our right as a bereaved parent to carry their memory with us for as long as our heart beats and speak their name as much as we desire.
I want to address 4 feelings and thoughts about child loss that afflict me and other bereaved parents. These feelings are the most common among those who suffer from child loss. Bereaved parents ha…
