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July 1 marks the start of Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, an important time to recognize and honor those who have experienced the loss of a child. This special month was founded in 1989 by a group of bereaved parents who wanted to ensure that other grieving families were supported during this difficult time. Over the years, it has become a powerful movement that encourages people to come together and share their stories, as well as provide comfort and hope for those still struggling with grief.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bereaved Parents Awareness Month Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Founded by a group of bereaved parents to support others experiencing the loss of a child, recognizing the need for a dedicated awareness initiative.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spread of Local Observances</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the early 1990s, local communities across the United States began recognizing and observing Bereaved Parents Awareness Month.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Online Communities</div><div class='timeline-text'>The advent of internet communities provides bereaved parents a new platform to share their experience, gain support, and raise further awareness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Institutional Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>More hospitals, mental health centers, and government institutions began officially recognizing Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, offering further resources to grieving parents.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Observance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Evidence of Bereaved Parents Awareness Month extends beyond the U.S., reflecting the widespread need for such a support and community for bereaved parents worldwide.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a memorial</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit a memorial for those who have passed away. You can bring flowers, or a candle to honor their memory.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a support group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Attend a bereavement support group, such as The Compassionate Friends, and connect with other bereaved parents.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteer for an organization that helps bereaved families, such as hospice or a grief counseling center.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a memory book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a memory book of your loved one. Include pictures and stories of their life, and share it with family and friends.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a letter of gratitude</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write a letter of gratitude to the deceased, expressing your love and appreciation for being in your life.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings awareness to the issue of infant loss</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bereaved Parents Awareness Month promotes public understanding and sympathy for parents dealing with the grief of losing a baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth. By shining a light on this difficult topic, we can help provide comfort and support to those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages conversations around bereavement</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As well as raising public awareness, Bereaved Parents Awareness Month also helps remove the stigma around talking openly about the subject. Through discussions, families are able to find strength and comfort in knowing they're not alone in their grief.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes important mental health services</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Due to the often devastating emotional effects that come along with infant loss, access to mental health services for bereaved parents is essential - but not always readily available. This month serves as an opportunity to remind everyone that these services exist, and encourage parents to take advantage of them if needed.</p></div></div>
Bereaved Parents Awareness Month is celebrated on July 1st every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Monday.
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