Our grief following the accidental death of our child

One of a series of leaflets published by The Compassionate Friends Looking to the future For quite some time, it may seem impossible to imagine finding peace of mind again. We will struggle with questions as to why our child died the way they did and be frustrated by the lack of answers. Yet eventually we will find that we are no longer as overwhelmed with the acute agony of our initial grief. The intense sadness will not overcome us in the same way. The pain of grief will evolve, and gradually we will find ourselves beginning to make adjustments and to re-build our lives. There is no set timescale for how long this will take, and we each have to find our own path. Whatever happens, we never stop loving our child. Our good memories can become a lasting source of comfort and strength.