Here we are, another event that is about to occur that triggers emotions in men that have lost a child (or have lost a dad for that matter), Father’s Day. Since I have lost two children during different times of the year, I have the pleasure of dealing with multiple event triggers throughout the year. […]
Family Stories: Men's Grief
Dear Grieving Father From Another
As a man who lost his son at 7 days of age almost 9 months ago, I guess the advice I would offer a newly grieving father is simply this – Slow down! You have had a serious shock to your system! You are hurt, injured! Like it or not, admit it or not! Don’t […]
I am Positive – A poem for Christian
I have been told that in the face of adversity you must be positive. Since the death of my son Christian I am positive about many things. I am positive that losing my son is the hardest thing I have ever endured. I am positive that I loved him more than words can say. I […]
Being A Grieving Dad: A Personal Perspective
This is Wayne’s story. Dad to Zac, Sean and Zoe. Christmas is traditionally a day of celebration and socks & jocks as presents. It takes on a whole different meaning for grieving dads. It is truly a day of conflicting emotions. On one hand there is the joy of getting presents from my daughter on […]
Silence Was Deafening
Sometimes I wish there was a place where grieving parents could move to, to be together. Not to share in our misery, but to be around people that understand what we are going through. I am so tired of people who “don’t get it”. The only time I feel really comfortable is when I am […]
This Is Danielle And Jakes Story
Danielle and Jake already had one son, Alex, when Bennett was born prematurely and died soon after birth. They come from very different backgrounds – Danielle from a Mediterranean migrant family and Jake from an Anglo/Irish background. He was born in a small Australian country town. They now have another son, Dominic. Even before their […]
This Is Jenny And Roberts Story
Jenny and Robert’s first daughter, Emma, was born earlier than planned so they had responsibilities early on in their marriage. Jenny had severe pre-eclampsia in her next pregnancy which couldn’t be controlled by medication so she became very ill. Lily’s birth was induced and she lived only one hour. They now have another daughter, Luci. […]
This Is Nathan And Naomis Story
Nathan and Naomi had three miscarriages before the stillbirth of Ethan, who was diagnosed with severe abnormalities. Working in the area of disability, Naomi knew Ethan had no chance of any quality of life were he to survive the pregnancy. They now have two daughters and a son. At the time of the birth Nathan […]
This Is Paul And Maris Story
My name is Paul. My wife, Mari, and I are parents of Harrison, Mia, Lachlan and Poppy. Harrison is 6, Mia is eternally 5 days old, Lachlan forever 4 days old and Poppy is 18 months old. Mia & Lachlan would have been three but were born at 25 weeks after Mari had spent a […]
