You don’t “get over” the death of a child (Archives)

You don’t “get over” the death of a child

Grieving people are often expected to “get over” their loss as some point. This expectation is unrealistic. Death isn’t something you ever get over. The death of a child, especially, stays with you.

Sea Glass Parenting Grief Awareness print: "Still grieving? Still dead? Still a parent" - Always grieving. Always dead. Always a parent." in blue and white lettering on a gradient green-blue background

Still vs. Always: Grieving; Dead; My Child’s Parent—Grief Awareness (5″ x 7″ printable)

September 25, 2022

This grief awareness print explains that grief lasts as long as death, and you will always be your child’s parent, even and especially after their death.

Pink papery flower with yellow center with brown oblong markings (Miranda Hernandez)

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapists & Therapy After the Loss of a Child

March 18, 2021

In conjunction with two beautiful therapists, Mary from Sarah’s Heart and Diane from Diane Biggs Psychotherapy, this latest post is a compilation of frequently asked questions about therapists and therapy, specific to the child loss experience.

Death isn’t something you ever “get over”

November 16, 2020

In the Before, I always thought of death as a sad experience, but one whose impact would eventually fade. I know now that you never really “get over” the death of someone you love; you can only integrate the loss and pain. And this is a process that is never-ending.

Sanddollars on Adrian's Elephant (Miranda Hernandez)

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October 1, 2018

We talk a lot about blame. Everyone says it’s not my fault. Does it really matter? Are you any less gone?

You don’t “get over” the death of a child (Archives)