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How parental identity survives the death of your child

My daughter died in a car accident two years ago and people keep telling me I'm still a mother but I don't know what that means anymore.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The permanence of parental identity persists beyond the physical presence of the child, requiring redefinition of the role.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parental identity — becoming and losing?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.