There is no totem pole of grief, but if there were, the loss of a child would be at the top. It is the most profound, devastating loss a parent can experience.

At Friends of Karen, a nonprofit supporting children with life-threatening illnesses since 1978, our Family Support Team of social workers and sibling support specialists (art therapists and child life specialists) works with the entire family: parents and siblings. Together, we help families navigate the unimaginable.

Embracing A Forever Changed Family

Unless someone has experienced the death of a child, it’s difficult to fully understand its depth. Well-meaning friends and family often believe grief is something to “get through” or that life will eventually return to normal. But the truth is, a bereaved parent is never the same. Grief changes them in ways those around them may not be prepared for.

Read the full article on Forbes.com.