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Loss of a child support in New Zealand

For parents who lost a son or daughter. There is no word for it; there are people who understand. Talk with people in New Zealand who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.

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From people who came through it

  • “I do not know what to say to you. I am three years ahead and I still do not have the right words. The first weeks you will be in a fog and people will say stupid things and you will forget half of it. That is normal. Do not let anyone tell you how to grieve. Some days you will laugh and then feel terrible. Laugh anyway. Keep something of your child out where you can see it. For me it is a hoodie on a chair. And if you can, find one person who has been there. Not to fix you. Just to sit with you in it.”

    Stefanie B. · been through loss of a child

  • “I've been there. For me it was in 2023. Back then it was birthdays. I can talk about it now without falling apart. It changes. It really does. Keep going, even slowly.”

    dice_dust1968 · been through loss of a child

  • “I'm not going to tell you everything happens for a reason and it doesn't and but you can get through it. I did, and I'm not especially strong so keep one thing of theirs close. For me it's his jumper.”

    wesley.grey · been through loss of a child

  • “Please be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder, routine saved me and same time up, same walk, same tea. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here.”

    wrenquiet1996 · been through loss of a child

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