Losing your Parents

Losing your parents can cause you to question your identity.

For many, losing our parents means losing a sense of safety and security. It may mean losing people—perhaps even the only people—who loved you unconditionally, who were your biggest supporters, and who occupied the greatest space in your life. Their presence in your life may be matched only by their absence. The loss can feel overwhelming.

Navigating this loss may take time, support, and patience. It may redefine your life and reshape it, perhaps even changing your priorities.

There’s no “right way” to cope with the loss of one’s parents. http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/orphaned-in-adulthood-grieving-loss-of-your-parents-0304164