Supporting a Child Dealing with the Loss of a Parent

On October 1, 2022, TheoPatrick Eugene Talley passed away. He was my husband and the father of my only child. His death has been difficult for me but even more so for our daughter, although she hides it so well. Death teaches us?a lot?about how we should live. However, no?matter how it happens, we are never quite ready for a loved one?no longer being?with us.??

As we navigate through life, we will all experience the pain of losing someone we love. But when it comes to losing a parent, the grief can be incredibly intense, and the process of healing can be challenging and complicated, particularly for children.

In this grieving process, it showed me that children are dealing with emotions that many adults struggle to manage. I have written a quick-read blog post to remind us of ways to support a child who has lost a parent. It's important to remember that even though children are resilient, they still need our help and nurturing during their time of grief. I won't share my daughter's story, as it is hers to tell, but I hope my blog post can provide some guidance to those who want to help a bereaved child.

Link to the blog post: https://marshakerrtalley.com/blog/f/my-sky-turns-16

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