Remembering the dead

Remembering the dead

November is the month in which many cultures and religions remember the dead. The Day of the Dead, All Saints and All Souls Days, the Day of Remembrance and Veterans Day are some of the days when people in various parts of the world pause to remember and reflect on those who have died. As…

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Love grows beyond death

Love grows beyond death

I met Sue and David* soon after their baby had died. We sat outside their room at the accommodation centre in town and we talked about their baby boy who had died and also their other living son. After a while, David asked if I would write down some of the things that I had…

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Planning for Christmas can help

Planning for Christmas can help

From the SIDS and Kids Christmas Newsletter: The Christmas season can be a mixture of emotions for those who have faced the death of their child. If this is your first Christmas without your child, it may be a time of trepidation, wondering how on earth you can endure the “festive” season. The sense of…

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