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Asking Eric: Parents who have lost a child say how they respond when asked how many children they have
DEAR ERIC: I lost my beautiful, intelligent oldest son to alcoholism three years ago. If the situation is casual, I respond ...
Asking Eric: Readers share ways to talk about a child after loss
Dear Readers: On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure ...
Asking Eric: The mother was flustered by a seemingly simple question
Dear Eric: I have a friend who lost her son to suicide, and in researching how to help I came across this idea: My friend ...
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Asking Eric: How to talk about your child after you’ve suffered a loss
When conversations go deeper, I calmly say that we lost a son to alcoholism, an important fact that needs to be said. It can ...
Asking Eric: What is the most tactful way to talk about the death of your own child?
Dear Mother: I like that you frame your answer in a way that feels most comfortable for you; that’s key. Also, by sharing ...
Asking Eric: Here are some ways to talk about the death of a child
Dear Eric: I lost my beautiful, intelligent oldest son to alcoholism three years ago. If the situation is casual, I respond ...
Asking Eric: Readers share thoughts on how parents who have lost a child can respond to questions
A parents comfort level can vary depending on the situation. There's no rule that you have to share that you've lost a child.
Asking Eric: Navigating conversations about my lost child gracefully
"It can be an awkward moment, but I say that we have many blessings and enjoy life with all of our family and friends." ...
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Asking Eric: Readers share their advice for how to talk about losing a child
Dear Readers: On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure ...
Asking Eric: Responses to previous questions from readers
Dear Will: This is excellent advice. I wish every person, when preparing their will or making plans for their estate, would communicate their wishes to their loved ones. Money talks, but it mumbles ...
Asking Eric: Advice for grieving mothers
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares responses from readers who offer advice for mothers grieving their child's death.
Asking Eric: Some family never reached out after my sister’s death
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is irked their cousin never reached out following the ...