Chapter 3: Waking up to the ‘angry raging monster’ of grief: grieving beyond the death of my child
Chapter 3: Waking up to the ‘angry raging monster’ of grief: grieving beyond the death of my child sees Yvonne, Rachel, Angela and Bec reflect on the unfathomable experience of learning to live in the world following the death of their child. Viewers will witness each mother unmask the pain, anguish, rage and confusion of adjusting to this devastating life experience.
1. How did you make the transition from being a full-time carer to becoming a bereaved parent? (00:10)
2. Can you share some of the feelings and emotions you experienced after your child died? (08:50)
3. What is it like to be grieving as a couple? (14:29)
4. What did it feel like on your darkest days and how did you keep yourself safe? (17:17)
5. How did others around you react? What was helpful or unhelpful? (22:08)
6. What do you wish you understood about grief that you would like to share with others? (29:25)
If you would prefer to read these stories Chapter 3 - Waking up the angry raging monster of grief
Viewing these stories and confronting suffering may not be easy. When feeling vulnerable, some people find it helpful to lean into the comfort of trusted family and friends, a family doctor or counsellor.
If you are seeking urgent support we encourage you to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
These videos have been funded as part of the Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan Project. This Project has been funded by the Australian Government.
