Father’s Shocking Response to Daughter’s Heartbreaking Birth Leaves Family Reeling
So when one woman’s father was too preoccupied with his breakup when her child was stillborn, she cut contact
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Image credits: Curated Lifestyle / unsplash (not the actual photo)
Image credits: Daniel Martinez / unsplash (not the actual photo)
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Grief is a complicated process
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Grieving over the loss of a baby when it occurs at the time of stillbirth is one of the worst things that could happen to a mother. The sorrow is deep, complex, and often unspoken, for stillbirth is not discussed openly. It is not the death of a child but also the death of hopes, dreams, and aspirations of the future. The mother has carried the child, bonded with them, and imagined a future that will never exist. This renders the sorrow difficult to put into words, and because others may not quite understand the loss, it can leave her isolated in her grief.
The emotions that follow are immense. There is sadness, of course, but also often guilt, anger, or shame, even though the mother is innocent. Women are left wondering what they did or didn’t do, whether they did overlook a clue or whether they could have done something to prevent the tragedy. They feel this way about themselves, and they require others to remind them gently. Waves of sorrow hit. Some days can be managed, while other days are overwhelming in their burden, coming as they do unanticipated.
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