Latest Healing Articles
Why the Support of Friends and Family Can Make a Difference
Just being there can make a difference “...one of the best things or one of the most helpful things was that the Principal at Sian’s school, came Sunday morning with some flowers and they were b...
Signs of Healing
The following are positive and welcome signs of progress:
Options, Choices and Decisions
Your baby has died but the love you have for him or her will not end. It is precious and enduring; he or she will always be part of your family. In thinking about whether to have another baby, you may...
Support
You may find it helpful, as well as reading these articles, to talk to other parents and/or to a counsellor.
Down the Track
You and your partner may find that you will be “forever changed” following the death of your baby. “Normal” will take on new meaning, as you find your way into the future without your baby. Ma...
Looking to the Future
When reflecting on parental grief, we know that the bond you formed with your child extends beyond death. Surviving will be a constant struggle, trying to adapt to a new reality that is forced upon yo...
Questions About Another Baby
It is very common to raise the issue of having another baby immediately. Some parents feel that it is the best thing for them to do whilst others feel that they can’t face the prospect. It can be a ...
Special Issues
Anniversaries ‘Devotion and affection do not end with death.’ – Unknown There are no rules about how to mark anniversaries – or which ones to mark. The parents may have ideas tha...