Father Gives Tips On How To Survive Child Loss

It is hard to find videos of a father's perspective on child loss. We felt it was important to film a father's loss and give the public tips on how he coped, what helped him, what he went through the first year and what thoughts and actions helped him move through the grieving process. We hope you find this video helpful to you whether you are on your own road of grief or you're trying to relate to a friend in need.

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[patriciagss]

My daughter passed away when she was 14, full of dreams. I miss her each day of my life. It's been nine years.

[rcmelton]

When he said his job was to protect his son and he failed my heart broke. I have tears in my eyes. Feel so sorry for this man. No one deserves this.

[diimdi]

Losing a child is an indescribable pain

[MarbleHillMikey]

I just lost my first born son from an accidental fentanyl overdose. He was 17. Yesterday. Sept 8, 2023. Ummm. Idk how i feel. Shocked angry heartbroken confused rage waves of breakdowns, empty stare moments. Seeing his face. His smile. Thank you all for your sharing. I appreciate the peer support

[boblangford]

My 3 year old daughter, Nollie, just died, in my arms, less than ten hours ago. I spent everyday, every night with my baby. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to go asleep. I don’t want to have to wake up thinking she is still here, and then remembering she is not. How do people survive losing your only child? How is it even possible? Every memory is unbearable. Thinking of all the special things we did and said that were apart of our bond will never be experienced again makes me feel like there is truly no point in going on. It’s true, all great things come at a great cost. The pain you will feel when you lose your most cherished will gut you from the inside out, and leave you bleeding until the day you die. That is the price for love, and is something no one talks about. Each death takes a piece of you, and leaves you forever changed. However it is a great honor, for being able to give away a piece of yourself to the ones you cherish is the greatest gift you can give. Tomorrow is guaranteed to no one, and tomorrow could be your biggest nightmare. Appreciate today, do not fear tomorrow, only understand tomorrow is the price you pay for today, because all great things come at a great cost. Cherish your loved ones every day. Remind yourself that you ARE taking things for granted, but forgive yourself as you are human. The greatest thing I ever was, was a dad… and now… I am truly… nothing.

[pamelazabell]

I lost my son. The sorrow I feel everyday is pretty unbearable. No one knows this level of grief unless you’ve gone through it. I will never be the same again.

[togue]

I lost my only son on November 17, 2019. He was 28 years old but was and will always be my baby. He was my life my world. He had got sick from IV drug use. He spent 4 months in the hospital and had heart valve replacement surgery. He weighed 103 lbs when he came home. He survived 7 months. He got sick again and I had to tell my son his heart was dying and nothing could be done medically to save him. The morning he died I died with him.

[alexistrandberg]

I lost my only child when he was 1 month's old he died becuase of "Sudden infant death syndrome", my fiancee left me after 4 months after our baby died. Now I'm all alone in my apartment watching this video and crying, but this video has been the best how to cope with the sadness. I miss my son so much.

[thethhorseman]

So my son passed away in 2014 bit it feels like it happened yesterday. My family just isn't the same with him gone. We all deal with it in our own way I guess. The worst part is walking into a room and seeing my wife crying and knowing there's absolutely nothing I can say or do to comfort her. They say time heals all wounds but that's not true. You just hide the wound and bare the pain because life must go on. But all the hurt is always just beneath the surface.

[godsfav]

I know the pain of losing a child. I just lost my 31 year old son. We will always wonder how we could have prevented their deaths. Unfortunately in most cases we can't. There is a time to be born and there is a time to die and none of us can decide when that happens. This life is uncertain and can be painful, but we can only do the best we can and leave the rest in God's hands.

[MisterBinx]

I hate it when people say " you're too protective". There is no such thing. I don't have kids yet but I watch my nephew like a hawk. You can't let little kids out of your sight.

[chriswright]

I lost my son at 26 to addiction, I'm sorry for your loss.

[Clymers]

We lost our son 12-11-19 in a car accident. The pain is horrific. Brian’s mom, forever 26, forever loved 💜

[corlione]

My 10 year old daughter passed away Dec. 13 2019. I relate to everything you said and feel. I’m devastated. Dad loves you Megan.

[chichiliways]

I lost my son this year. I’m so tired. I don’t know if I’ll ever feel happiness again. I love and miss you Ezra forever.

[chosenstarseed]

I'm still dealing with the loss of my son alone. He was 6 I dream of him sometimes and I wake up crying

[wmbzewh]

I'm 20 years old and watching this video for a class assignment, after reading the comments I'm heart broken. For every parent out there wondering if they could've done better, or if you're forgiven by your child for whatever reason, know that they love you and know you did what you could for them. My parents are far from, perfect but if I passed away I would want them to know I loved being their child, and that I knew they loved me and cared about how I felt, and if I was safe and that's what matters. I send every parents who have lost a child my condolences and love.

[curtistinemiller]

Grief is hard, you never really get over it, you learn to live with it, and honor thier memory..🙏❤️

[aprilbug]

I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost 2 babies-through miscarriage and premature birth. Thank you for this very important message.

[ebonyburnette]

I lost my daughter at the age of 20, seven months ago. This is the worse pain I have ever experienced. She was my only child and I constantly feel like I failed her. I miss her so much 😭