The loss of our parents can be profoundly painful, especially given the significant role they have in our lives. Parents typically provide us with information about the world, lend moral support, and shape our perceptions about ourselves. The Bible often makes the case that God has perfectly designed the parent-child relationship to be a reflection of the relationship the Father has with us. Sadly, losing a parent is also something that almost everyone experiences. Some parents live long lives to old age, while others may die unexpectedly, or too early in life, leaving behind children and other loved ones. Even if there were many children in the family, the relationship with each child was unique. Whatever your circumstances, it is virtually impossible to prepare ourselves emotionally for the loss. And regardless of our relationship with our parents, we will always be their children.
There is heartache. But there is also hope.
Join our very own Dr. Mark Vande Braak on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1 PM CT as he leads an online, educational grief support session to explore the unique loss associated with the death of a parent.
This offering is part of “Dr. Mark’s Grief Support Series,” a program of year-round educational grief/loss support provided by Lutheran Family Service. Each session will focus on a different area of loss as presented by Dr. Mark, an expert with more than 30 years of mental healthcare experience in death and trauma. This is a FREE series with no registration fee. If you would like to join this session on the loss of a parent, sign up below. Please share with anyone who may be grieving a loss of this kind.
