Losing a child

A mother writes about her journey with grief five years after the death of her young son.

A grief quotes collection from a variety of sources that describe feelings of grief and loss. For those of us who have lost a child, we can easily relate.

The Grief Toolbox is an all-encompassing place for grief tools: a singular area where a person can find all the resources they need to help them with their grief.

In today's "Ask Dr. B" column, Dr. Bengtson answers a reader who wants to know how to comfort a friend who has lost a child.

Grieving mother......to all mothers who have lost a child/children no matter what age. We desperately miss them. FOREVER LOVE AND MISS YOU CLIFFTON.10/11/2014

Bereaved Parents Have Different Needs For Different Situations Everyone is different as to how, when, and if, they will accept comfort over losing a child. The how, where, and when of each loss is different for each situation. A parent mourning the death of a child after a long illness may require a different sort…

Find peace in these touching quotes for those who have lost a child. Words of comfort and reflection for the hearts that carry the weight of grief.

So very true. Missing a child at any age. Missing my son so very much.

Child loss is a loss like no other. The loss of a child is a grief that lasts forever, here is what I've learned in my seven years of trekking through the unimaginable.

Imagine a towering wall of cement blocks in front of you. It stands between you and your child. You know they are there on the other side, but you can’t see them. No matter how loud the scream, you can’t hear them. You try everything you can to break that wall down. Pushing. Pounding your fists. Angrily smashing objects against it. Desperately thrashing to ... Read More

It never ends. Everyday. Just lost! DB

I’ve struggled this week to find words that properly honor the grief that families in our country are going through and I was reminded of a post I did on November 16, 2011, after hearing from parents who lost their child. Sometimes there are no words, but amidst the pain and sadness there does come strength.

Take a look at these Losing a Baby Quotes and Sayings that might give some sort of soothing to a grieving parent.

Quite often people think that once the funeral is over life falls right back into place and life continues to move along at a normal pace. Not so! The...