This addresses the early grief of losing a child. Not to any specific cause of death although I lost my son Charles to suicide.
2 minutes, 12 seconds
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 and co-author with Kim O'Brien PhD, LICSW of Emotionally Naked: A Teacher's Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk. I raised two boys, Richard and Charles, and lost my younger son, Charles to substance use disorder and suicide on 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, coping strategies/resilience, 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.