This addresses the early grief of losing a child. Not to any specific cause of death although I lost my son Charles to suicide.
What can you expect after that initial intense grief of the early days? Will it be like that forever? What happens after that? I can’t say all the stages but I can tell you what grief has become for me over time.
I hope this helps. Because I remember wondering what was in store for me. Would I ever love again, laugh again, live again? You will. I can’t say how long it will take for you because it’s different for everyone. But if you make that promise intentional, you will.
I am an emotionally naked TEDx speaker, and author of the Book, Diary of a Broken Mind. I raised two boys, Richard and Charles, and lost my youngest son, Charles to substance use disorder and suicide June 5, 2015. I help people foster a culture of connection to prevent suicide, reduce substance misuse and find life after loss. My motivational, training and workshop topics include suicide prevention, addiction, mental illness, and grief.
As talented and funny as Charles was, letting other people know they matter was his greatest gift. And now the legacy I try and carry forward in my son's memory.
Professional Speaker Website. Trained in ASIST and trainer for the evidence-based 4-hour training for everyone called safeTALK.
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I believe that is wonderful to address these certain, particular subject pertaining to grief. I appreciate these videos you uploaded. This makes the connection more human. Thank you Anne Moss Rogers!
I believe that is wonderful to address these certain, particular subject pertaining to grief. I appreciate these videos you uploaded. This makes the connection more human. Thank you Anne Moss Rogers!
Thank you Michael. For your feedback. I so appreciate it.
You’re welcome.