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Data Shows the Death of a Child Changes Parents Forever

Studies have shown that, when a parent’s worst fears are realized, the psychological and physical damage can be more intense than perhaps any other grief response.

by Joshua A. Krisch

From Fatherly.com

Grief and loss are a normal part of life. But mourning the death of a child is certainly not. Studies have shown that, when a parent’s worst fears are realized, the psychological and physical damage can be more intense than perhaps any other grief response. It makes sense. The loss of a child is the loss of promise, potential. A cruel violation of the natural order.

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