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The Spiritual Side Of Bereavement, Kenneth Doka
The Spiritual Side Of Bereavement, Kenneth Doka
Kenneth J. Doka
Grief affects us spiritually.
Death Of A Child, Samuel J. Smith
Death Of A Child, Samuel J. Smith
Samuel James Smith
Of the possible losses one might experience, the death of a child is among the most intense. For a parent to bury a child screams against the order of the universe, beginning a journey of bereavement that may linger in varying degrees and manifestations throughout a parent’s lifetime. Specific circumstances prior to and surrounding the death of a child—such as the manner of death (e.g., sudden accident, suicide, or prolonged illness) or preexisting family stress—may complicate the grieving process for both relatives and friends.