Finding Support in Bereavement
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During his life, and at his service, I didn’t really want to share Jackson a lot with other people.
A mom on grief in bereavement: “I hope to be myself again.”
Bereavement: Outside people are afraid of feeling bad. “The ideal response is to lean in and recognize the grief and anguish.”
There is not adequate grief support for aunts and uncles.
There’s no bereavement group for aunts: Double-duty grieving. I'm grieving for me but I'm also grieving what my sister has lost.
A social worker - To process regret, it can be helpful for families to review the steps and loving conversations that led to decisions.
A social worker on helping bereaved families stay connected to the hospital.
A bereaved mom: It was important to me to stay in contact with some of Jack’s providers.
Worrying about past decisions, the past, does have an effect on your body. … Yoga just felt good to me.
To help process grief - I think any kind of physical movement is imperative.
To pediatric providers: “There is no way to make child death easier but there is a way to help parents feel more supported.”
Hospitals need to be more active in how they support bereaved parents. “We are a gold mine of energy and love if given a chance.”
Parenting a Medically Complex Child: Finding support from bereaved parents.
Twin brothers and fathers, Tay-Sachs, bereavement, and their children’s legacy
The church provided emotional support for us, though my relationship with God has been affected.
When you have God on your side, you see everything different.
Find at least one person you can reach out to.
We didn’t get any counseling or do a support group after.