UK Helpline: 0345 123 2304 | tcf.org.uk What comes next “The death of my child broke me. I lost all sense of self-worth and all hope for the future. It took a lot of facing into my grief, alongside support and patience from close friends and charities like TCF, to find my way forward. Now, years later, of course I still miss my child, but I am back on my feet. My life is fulfilling now. Still, I will never be who I was before.” The death of our much-loved child will always be with us, yet most of us find that whilst initially the world seems a desolate and dark place, gradually chinks of light and colour edge back into our daily lives. There are no right or wrong ways to grieve, provided we are not harming ourselves, and we each find our own way through. Although many of us find it impossible to imagine in the early days, we can find meaningful ways of living. This includes a continued relationship with our child, a relationship that is now based on memory. We find ways to honour them as we go forward, carrying them always in our hearts. As the terrible rawness of grief softens, what remains intact is our bond of love with our child, a love that continues and grows with us. Read more The Compassionate Friends has published a range of leaflets on different aspects of grief. All titles are available to download from our website. Some titles are also available as printed copies. These can be requested from TCF office and are free of charge for bereaved parents. The full collection of leaflets can be found here: tcf.org.uk/leaflets
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