Morning
I thought this would be a good thread to start, to offer practical advice and help to those who are trying to support a bereaved parent, from the words of those who have suffered the loss of a child.
It's also a place where we can say the worst of what's been said to us, so you can understand what not to say.
As a parent of a lost child, I can safely say that the help of others, who step into my pain for a while and figuratively hold my hand, helps me to continue. So if ever this happens to someone you know, you can provide help, assistance and love through it all.
I'll start.
What not to say You can have another
What not to say Maybe next time you'll have a boy
What not to say Think positively
What not to say I've never even had a miscarriage so I've no idea how you feel
What not to say Well at least you've got other children
What you can say I'm here
What you can do Give a hug. Don't offer platitudes.
What you can do Listen
What you can do Take food round
What you can do Say the name of the child
Anyway, it would be good to hear what other wise words other parents may have to offer (apologies if this thread has started before) xx
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What not to say to a bereaved parent. Or what you can say and do to help.
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thedaymylifestoodstill · 06/03/2014 08:29
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