After going through the loss of two of my children over an eighteen-month span, I came to the realization that there is a lack of support services and information available to fathers suffering the loss of a child. I made a promise to myself that once I was strong enough, I would find a way to help other men going through the devastating loss of a child. As a result of that promise, I have developed a project that is designed to reach out to all bereaved dads traveling this lonely and, what appears to be, never-ending road known as unspeakable loss.
The ultimate goal of this project is to create a resource book of stories from bereaved dads that will help provide hope by allowing them to not feel so alone in this journey, that others have also traveled this road and have survived. This will help bring awareness to the impacts that child loss has on fathers while letting society know that it’s okay for a father to grieve the loss of a child. A father shouldn’t have to hide his pain or feel ashamed to show his emotions.
If you are interested in this project, please visit the project website at www.GrievingDads.com or email me at Kelly@GrievingDads.com.
Tags: grief, hope
Sorry to read about your loss. I admire your ability and strenght to come together and put on this project so that it will be a resource to help other grieving dad’s who have suffered a loss. I am now a dad myself and I have a son who turned 7 months old today.
You are giving back to the community through your loss and this is very admirable.
Keep up the good work
Dear Kelly,
It’s beyond pain to lose one child never mind two. I am sorry for such sorrow and loss for you, your children’s mother and your family. How brave of you to reach out to other fathers who often suffer inside without any words to express their pain.
My husband was the best father to our children and cared for our Katie with a steadfastness and love that I will never forget. Children need their dads so much. Fathers need to grieve just as mothers need to grieve.
The written word is a powerful ministry. I will direct the dads I know to your website where they can find some comfort.
Kindest regards,
Mary Jane