The prospect of a new year without a child, a child who died too soon, is a challenge for grieving parents. Age does not matter when you have lost a child and the death leaves a hole in your life. You wonder if you will find happiness in the coming year. This article, by a professional author who suffered multiple losses, tells how she is coping with loss.

The single most important tip is to allow them the time they need to process through the different stages. It might be uncomfortable or not understandable what they are going through but it is important for them to go through it in their own time.

Saying good-bye to a longtime friend is awkward and unpleasant when what you have in common stops at death's door. The door to everlasting life calms the anxiety and separation and opens doors to life-giving conversations.

When you have just lost a loved one and a tossed into the throes of grief, you will encounter many, many confusing and conflicting emotions. What are the common emotions after experiencing a death in the family? Here are the most common and a little information on how to deal with them.