What do you say when a child dies unexpectedly?

You can meet the needs of a grieving parent by keeping the following in mind:

Offer sincere condolence. “I am so sorry for your loss” is a good example.
Offer open-ended support. “If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Offer silence.
When the time is right, express what the deceased child meant to you.

What do you say to a tragic death?

Here are some comforting words you can say:

“This was such a tragedy. Words can’t express how sorry I am that this happened.”
“I am so sorry this happened. It makes no sense. Please feel free to call if you need to talk.”
“I was shocked to hear about this tragic news. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.”

When did my 25 year old son die?

Share your story! I lost my son Justin who was 25, on September 14, 2019. His truck rolled over on the freeway and he was killed instantly. There are no words and nothing that anyone can do to make this easier to cope with. I have to take this one day at a time. Some days have been more bearable than others but my life will never be the same.

Is there Hope after anniversary of son’s death?

Feeling low after an anniversary of my son’s death yesterday- 15 months- at work…I read this and said yes and gave me hope. I believe in the power of love, and God is love. how else would I be blessed with a son for 22 11/12 years. Thank you for sharing , helping me to see Nick is not gone… and be comforted.

When does an obituary say’passed away unexpectedly’does that?

My $0.02 say: Yes. More often than not “passed away unexpectedly” means suicide, drug overdose, etc. If your job is to write obits and you use that vague 2-bit phrase for any other cause of death, you should find a new job. And for people who use it in suicide obits I say – grow a spine.

Is the only way because my son died?

It is the only way because MY son died! This was about Cameron and I. No one else. The rest of the world has their own path to follow and they must figure it out on their own. It seemed so simple. Selfish, but simple.

How did the death of my son change my life?

Richard’s death was literally my worst nightmare. So in some ways my current fears are nothing compared to the one that just happened…out of the blue, suddenly, and shockingly. Well-meaning people make assumptions about each other’s lives. I’m choosing not to focus on being offended.

What did people tell me after my son died?

They default to the things they have been conditioned to say during these times. It came from many different sources, most of which had never lost a child. The advice came from good intentions, but it was hollow. Not at all what I needed in that moment. When someone would tell me it would be OK, I was angry.