Those who have experienced the death of a child know how heartbreaking it is and how painful the process of accepting a loss that is so unexpected and agonizing is. It tends to have such a heavy impact because a parent outliving a child goes against the natural order of things. Some parents have been open about their losses, including celebrities like Vanessa Bryant, who lost her husband, Kobe Bryant, and their daughter, Gianna, in January 2020.
Dealing with such a loss is a delicate topic to discuss, as it is something that you never really get over, you just learn to live with it with time despite the deep emotional wounds it leaves behind. Coping with the death of a child can be a tough and long journey, and reaching the point of acceptance is not easy. If you or someone you know is facing a loss like this, there are ways to overcome it or at least help you push forward and teach you how to take things one day at a time.
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Some specialists believe that grieving the death of a child is a different type of grief because even though we know death is inevitable for us all, you are never quite prepared for the death of a son or daughter. There are too many emotions and feelings that a person undergoes after a tragic loss, and seeking professional help is necessary for learning how to deal with it.
Even supporting someone who is dealing with the death of a child can be tough and, without knowing, we can say or do things that can cause them pain while they are in mourning. Many times, what a person truly needs is support and our company. We've listed some ways to cope with the loss of a child and also how you can help someone through this difficult journey.