This is where I share my thoughts as I’m going through (as they say in Libby’s favorite musical Hamilton) the unimaginable.

shift the statistics
Brooke Carlock Brooke Carlock

shift the statistics

When it comes to surviving the death of a child, the statistics are terrifying. Are they a life sentence, or can we do something as grieving parents to help ourselves? How does resilience play into grief?

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Two months
Brooke Carlock Brooke Carlock

Two months

Two months have passed since my daughter died. How am I doing? Terribly, thanks for asking. Grief is hard, but grieving the loss of a child is a beast of another nature.

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Empathy overload
Brooke Carlock Brooke Carlock

Empathy overload

It’s an amazing feeling having so many people sharing their photographs, videos, thoughts, prayers, and love after our child has died. However, for an empathetic person, sometimes it can be overwhelming to have constant reminders of our loss.

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