Dealing with the death of your child is a sensitive subject, so who
better to take advice from than someone who has experienced the same loss and understands.
Everything you’re going through I have been through, and we will both continue
on this journey of recovery together for the rest of our lives. That is why I
created www.grief2joy.com. I want to help other bereaved parents like
myself to create a new life of joy and happiness. I know it seems impossible,
and it even feels strange for me to write those words, but it is possible. We
will never get over losing our babies (no matter what their age), but we can learn to live again. Please
enjoy this excerpt from one of the lessons at www.grief2joy.com.
“There is going to come a time when you will have to clean out
your child’s room or give away their possessions. This time will come sooner
for some and later for others. Don’t let anyone pressure you into doing this
until you are ready. You might have a situation where your child was
married, living alone, or living with a roommate, and their spouse or
friends might want to do this for you if it is too difficult for you. Either
way, you as the parent should have the option to go through your child’s
possessions first and decide what you want to do with them. No one, not even
your child’s spouse, is closer to your child than you are.”
“Giving away your child’s possessions doesn’t have to be a sad
time. It can be a sweet time of remembrance and reminiscing. Don’t keep
everything for yourself. Give some memories to your child’s siblings,
relatives, friends, spouse, children, and co-workers. Here are some ways
you can create memories for you and others who loved your child…”
Love, Jacqui Dawn's Mom
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