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Tag Archives: Child Loss
“Death of a Young Son by Drowning” by Margaret Atwood
The poem dives into the depths of parental grief
Margaret Atwood’s earthy poem, “Death of a Young Son by Drowning,” perfectly captures the life-altering heartache that comes after the loss of a child. Atwood’s words are abundant in texture, and her similes are bitingly accurate. This lends the poem … Continue reading
Say Their Names: On Recovering After the Loss of a Child
The Compassionate Friends bring bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings together with one simple message
If you have experienced the loss of a child, you probably have felt a sense of isolation in the loss. Unlike most other types of loss, the death of a child is something that rarely happens. Most of us know someone … Continue reading
How Do You Recover After the Loss of a Child? An Interview with Carol Kearns
Retired psychologist Carol Kearns talks about losing her daughter, Kristen, at age seven
Today SevenPonds speaks with Carol Kearns, a retired psychologist who specialized in recent loss issues. Carol lost her own daughter, Kristen, when her daughter was seven years old, and has since dedicated her life to helping others through crisis and sudden … Continue reading
Watch Joe Biden’s Stirring Speech About Losing a Child
The vice president talks about the loss of his wife, daughter and son
In a surprisingly candid speech at Yale, Vice President Joe Biden described the pain parents endure when they lose a child. Biden understands this idea better than most. He recently lost his son Beau Biden, 46, to brain cancer, and … Continue reading
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