Acknowledging Your Grief & Giving Permission To Grieve
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Parent of a child that died of SUDC, and spreading awareness of SUDC. Not a representative of the SUDC foundation.
I found my three year old unresponsive during a nap and knew he was dead, but had to try my best to comfort my wife as she broke down screaming while trying to resuscitate him. It’s still hard to think about.
If this happens to someone you know, please let them know about SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood). It’s like SIDS but for children older than 1 year. The SUDC Foundation has a website at sudc.org and provides community for parents, grandparents and siblings that have gone through it. In my case, having community might’ve been lifesaving.
Sorry to come across like a PSA, but March will be SUDC Awareness Month, and this post made me think of it. I’ll be posting about it over in [email protected]. It’s not exactly an upbeat Lemmy community, but I hope that it can help anybody else going through the same thing find the community they need.
Sorry, missed the notification on this, but here’s a virtual hug for you: 🫂
Hopefully you got some in-person hugs as well
The 10 Stages of Grief
The 10 Stages of Grief - midwest.social
> #ThoughtfulTuesday: The journey through grief is often complex and deeply personal. Understanding the 🔟 Stages of Grief can provide valuable insight into your own healing process: > > 1. Ugly - The raw, intense emotions that may feel overwhelming. > > 2. Raw - The vulnerability and openness to experiencing pain. > > 3. Numb - A period of emotional detachment or disbelief. > > 4. Searching - The quest for meaning and understanding in the midst of loss. > > 5. Redefining Values - Reevaluating what truly matters to you. > > 6. Rebuilding Self - The process of reconstructing your identity. > > 7. Reintegrating - Gradually returning to daily life with new perspectives. > > 8. Restoring Purpose - Finding new meaning and direction as you move forward. > > 9. Open to HOPE - Embracing the possibility of healing and renewal. > > 10. The Rest of Your Life - Learning to live with your loss while continuing your journey. > > Each stage is a crucial part of the healing process, guiding you through the pain and toward restoration. > > 👉Which stage resonates with you the most right now?