Parenting After Loss
Remembering Hope: Sibling’s Grief
By: Robyn Busekrus Sibling grief is different than a parent’s grief. The child we lost was meant to be their buddy. The one who was going to be swinging with them, exploring our creek in the yard, and playing chase together. As a parent, we grieve the loss of another child that we were adding…
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By: Jennifer Haake Parenting is tricky. You question yourself and every single decision you make. You worry. You worry about everything. Are they happy? Are they emotionally cared for? Am I giving them everything they need to become successful adults? The list is endless. As a bereaved parent with surviving children, the self-doubt and worry are exacerbated.…
Read MoreGrieving Honestly: Parenting After Loss
By: Brooke Taylor Duckworth A few weeks ago, I was ushering my daughter out of a crowded waiting room where she had been making small talk with an older woman. I overheard her talking about her little sister. As I opened the door and reached for her hand, she turned to the woman, who was…
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