Grief

Hi. New to this group. Does anyone have any experience of how to support an adult child through grief? The grief is not related to a bereavement but a band that my daughter was in, that has ended. Music is a very important part of her life and she is inconsolable to the extent of self harm. She feels 'stuck' and unable to move forward. Doesn't want to form a new band, wants the old one back, which isn't possible. Im trying to educate myself and learn as much as possible about autism but its a steep learning curve. My family just think she needs to 'get over it'. I totally get that she can't but its so hard to see your child unhappy and feel powerless to help them. Thanks for reading. I feel quite alone and isolated. 

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  • Hello and welcome to the community.

    I empathise, but I don't think there is much you can do except be there to listen and reassure as necessary. I would also suggest she speaks to her doctor as they can prescribe medication or refer her for therapy if they think it would help, just to get her through this.

    You could also suggest she join this community for support.

    Remember that it will pass in time. All the best to you both.

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  • Hello and welcome to the community.

    I empathise, but I don't think there is much you can do except be there to listen and reassure as necessary. I would also suggest she speaks to her doctor as they can prescribe medication or refer her for therapy if they think it would help, just to get her through this.

    You could also suggest she join this community for support.

    Remember that it will pass in time. All the best to you both.

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