Latest Paternal Grief Articles
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Paul’s story
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Meet Paul, loving father of five children. His second child, Bernadette, died from SIDS in 1988 at just seven and a half months old. Paul is a Musician, best know...
Father’s of Loss Support Series: Luke’s story
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Meet Luke, loving husband and father whose first born Son Koa was born premature at 21 weeks in November 2020 and didn’t surviv e
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Craig’s story
Fathers of Loss Support Series: Meet Craig Heatley, dedicated father of five children and Chairperson of Red Nose. Sadly, his eldest, Charlotte was stillborn at 35 weeks, and then son Cameron died...
In loving memory of Cameron
Cameron sadly was born still in September 2011. His memory lives on forever in the hearts of his loving family and through the Sydney2CAMberra Memorial Ride. Here, Cameron’s parents Nadine and G...
The Experience of a Miscarriage
“It seems like a wisp of time that you were here. Places ache inside as I silently mourn.” The loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy can have a profound impact on parents.
Men’s Reactions to a Miscarriage
Following the loss of a baby the emotional needs of the father may be at times overlooked. Fathers may also be experiencing a wide range of feelings: feeling responsible and protective towards their p...
Feelings and Reactions After a Miscarriage
Many parents describe a range of responses including disbelief, anger, sadness, guilt, heartache and overwhelming confusion. Life may suddenly seem to be “out of control”. Physical reactions such ...
A Guide for Family and Friends: Supporting the Grieving Parents
What Grieving Parents Want You to Know Please don’t avoid me. You can’t catch my grief. My world is painful and when you are too afraid to call me or say anything, you isolate me at a time when ...
Take Care of Yourself
Giving support to your friend or family member means sharing their pain. Listening and caring can be exhausting. So make sure you have support for yourself.
People Grieve Differently
Many assumptions remain in our society about the ways in which men and women grieve, despite a shift away from traditional roles and expectations. For example, a man expressing emotions in public ofte...