"Grief explodes all relationships": Experiences of grief and coping among parents and siblings following the death of a child

"Grief explodes all relationships": Experiences of grief and coping among parents and siblings following the death of a child
Omega (Westport); by Katy A Tenhulzen, Amy M Claridge, Abigail McCarthy, Meredith Craven, Libby Faith McClendon; 10/24
The death of a child is an intense loss for families, which impacts the wellbeing of parents, surviving siblings, and the family as a whole. This study expanded on existing literature by collecting qualitative accounts from bereaved parents and siblings about their experiences before, during, and after the death of a child in their family... Findings highlighted three periods of the grieving process, which were not linear but rather ongoing and often happening simultaneously: (1) Crisis; (2) Learning to cope; and (3) Establishment of a new equilibrium... Findings have implications for palliative care and bereavement professionals in terms of supporting parent, sibling, and family coping before, during, and after the death of a child.