Table of Contents:
  • The narratives of bereaved parents
  • Coming to a couple language about the death
  • The story of dying and death
  • Death rituals
  • Metaphors of grief feelings
  • The chasm between grieving parents and the world
  • How parents explain the grief process
  • The continuing connection with the child
  • Narratives about the couple relationship
  • Narratives about parenting other children
  • Finding support
  • Learning what there is to say
  • Meaning and meaning-making
  • God and religion
  • Perspectives on parent narratives and society.