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Quotes about death-of-a-child

The loss of a child is an unimaginable tragedy that touches the deepest parts of the human soul. It represents a profound intersection of grief, love, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. This topic delves into the heart-wrenching journey of navigating life after such a loss, where every moment is a testament to the resilience and courage required to move forward. People are drawn to quotes about the death of a child because they offer a sense of connection and understanding in the midst of overwhelming sorrow. These words can provide solace, reminding those who grieve that they are not alone in their pain. They also serve as a tribute to the enduring love that remains, a love that transcends time and space. In the face of such profound loss, quotes can be a beacon of hope, offering comfort and a gentle reminder that healing, though difficult, is possible. Through shared experiences and emotions, these quotes create a community of empathy and support, helping individuals find meaning and strength in the most challenging of times.

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I was ravenous for my child and took to gorging myself in the boneyard, hoping that she might possibly meet me halfway, or just beyond, one night, if only for an instant—step back into her own bare feet, onto the wet grass or fallen leaves or snowy ground of the living Enon, so that we could share just one last human word.
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I'm thinking of that Florida lady again, the one who wanted a book about the lighter side of a child's death, and I know: all she wanted was permission to remember her child with pleasure instead of grief. To remember that he was dead, but to remember him without pain: he's dead but of course she still loves him, and that love isn't morbid or bloodstained or unsightly, it doesn't need to be shoved away.
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God doesn't promise a promise an easy journey, just a safe place to land
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Der GastDas Kind ist krank zum Sterben,Die Lampe giebt trägen Schein,Die Mutter spricht: mir ist esAls wären wir nicht allein.Der Vater sucht zu lächeln,Doch im Herzen pocht's ihm bang,Stiller wird's und stiller, - Die Nacht ist gar zu lang.Nun scheint der Tag ins Fenster,Die Vögel singen so klar;Die Beiden wußten lange,Wer der Gast gewesen war.
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Surviving the death of a loved one...one day at a time.
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Better to scratch the wound than bandage it: those who lose a child shouldn't be consoled; parents die to make room for their kids, not the other way around. He wasn't being cruel, he just thought a gash that deep had to be respected, not swaddled over with cuddles.
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She wished that when her heart was beating double, she could give one of those hearts to him and then press her ear to his chest and feel it beating.
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They are paper cutouts rather than people, Pram thought. They are shadows with black dots for eyes and grim lines for mouths. They almost resemble the dead, but not quite.
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I sensed that he was dead, but wasn't sure if death was forever. It seemed best to stay nearby, in case the chance came to make everything changed.
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Just as it is impossible to explain childbirth to a woman who has never given birth, it is impossible to explain child loss to a person who has never lost a child.
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