Incidentally I also got it wrong about the memorial for my friends son.

What can you say when someone loses a child. What I can tell you as someone who lost her teenage son a year and a half ago is that the ache does to an extent. What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Baby Keep Condolences Simple. But what can you say to someone who has lost a child.

If someone has never lost a child they cant begin to understand what youve been through says Louise. 17 Things to Say to Someone Whos Lost a Child 1. Dont Ignore the Situation.

Youre not reminding them. If the person who lost a child believes in a higher power he or she may appreciate your prayers. Be prepared for this kind of reaction.

Keep in mind that this devastating loss may cause your loved ones to question their beliefs. The reality of this is the. The grief that comes from a loss this big seems unbearable.

If you dont know what to say try that sucks Really. There is just not much else to speak of. Whether a baby died in the womb uterus in the first few days of life or because of a painful decision to end the pregnancy - a parent grieves for lost and unspoken hopes dreams and expectations of the future.

Image source Louise Barrett image caption Louise says. And we have discovered it is also possibly all there is to say. She said If you know someone who has lost a child or lost anybody whos important to them and youre afraid to mention them because you think you might make them sad by reminding them that they died they didnt forget they died.