Death of a Child

Cheryl – “My story” short version

December 10, 2018

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.

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Russell – “Supporting each other”

December 16, 2018

Russell discusses how he is adjusting to the new normal. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

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Krista’s Story

November 11, 2019

Krista tells her story and talks about getting the call that no parent wants to get.

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The ties that bind; grieving the loss of a sibling

March 3, 2025

When my three brothers and I were growing up and the proverbial hit the fan, Mum would often say, in a bid to keep her brood calm, ‘Well, at least we are all still here.’ She reminded me of this affectionate saying only very recently. I can still recall how I felt as a child…

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Russell – “Need to talk”

December 16, 2018

Russell talks about both mothers and fathers having needs. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

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Russell – “Is this your only child?”

December 16, 2018

Russell talks about the loss of his second son and only having one child. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

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Doodles

December 27, 2023

On the first anniversary, I invited people who would understand – friends who knew Marshal’s love of art, and his creative spirit. They all came.

I had copied several of Marshal’s doodles of incomplete characters and creatures, with some finished for the kids to color. I eagerly watched to see which doodle or drawing each person chose.

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Donna B – “Grief Dreams”

September 24, 2019

Donna discusses dreams and reality. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

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Grief & Ice Cream

January 25, 2023

When my wife of 18 years died in 2016, I became a single father missing the love of my life, and also had to learn how to raise two girls (13-17 at the time) on my own. I remember a conversation I had with my mother-in-law and oldest daughter that began as reminiscing over a person who became a lost love to all of us. We all talked about different aspects of my wife but shortly, it transformed into a “who meant more to her” fest.

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Russell – “Going back to work”

December 16, 2018

Russell talks about the process of going back to work. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

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Infant & Reproductive Loss Toolkit [Free Downloadable PDFs for Individuals and Professionals]

October 2, 2024

Navigating life, death, and loss can be overwhelming. Mental health professionals designed this toolkit for individuals, parents, caregivers, and families navigating perinatal and reproductive loss. Reactions to pregnancy and reproductive loss are as unique as fingerprints. Some can process the experience relatively quickly, while others experience unrelenting pain and grief. We hope that this toolkit…

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Cheryl and Mike – “Multiple losses”

December 16, 2018

Cheryl and Mike discuss the differences in loss of people who love you unconditionally. They continue to grieve Cheryl’s father and the death their daughter in a car accident.

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