Denial | MJ Thompson Author

"Denial isn't a stage in grieving the loss of a child. It's the backbone of it."

The Backbone of Denial | Diary of a Grieving Mother

Returning to work reminded me of something I never understood before losing my son: human beings aren't built to comprehend the loss of a child until it becomes their reality. Almost forty-two weeks later, I still don't fully believe Aidan is gone. Maybe denial isn't a stage of grief after all.

Diary of a Grieving Mother

Mary-Jo Thompson

Jun 124 min read

M.J. Thompson

The Backbone of Denial | Diary of a Grieving Mother