Is there an adult support group for those who've lost parents during childhood to late teenage years?

Answer 1

I'm sure there are groups...but you'll have to check around in your local community. Try at your community center, health and human services, clinics, etc. Some community have groups and organizations that help specifically help with grief support.

Answer 2

If there is, do a search on the internet to find it. My daughter lost her dad when she was five and the counselor told me that she wouldn't feel the true effects of that loss until she was 16 or older. If there isn't a support group, find a counselor or someone you trust to talk with. It is difficult to lose a parent at such a young age. My heart goes out to all who have. It is difficult to loose a parent at any age, I was 22 when my dad died and I still miss him. As a kid, it is even harder and there are added feelings. You should talk about it with someone. If you have a surviving parent, I hope they are understanding and there for you.

Answer 3

I do not know but, I lost my mom when I was 19yrs old. I had already graduated from school, it was very hard to deal with.
There are three of us (kids) On I am the oldest and the only girl have two younger brothers. on brother was 12yrs and the other was 5yrs old than their was my Dad, When my mom dies of a heart attact I had to be strong for my family so I did not cry until weeks after the funeral. I was the strong one. years past and know I remeber the good times I had with my MOm. Tell me your story!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

There are, but, they are not in every town. When I lost my dad at 13, I went to my Pastor and between him and the local Mental Health department I was able to find and utilize it.