When Grieving Feels Like a Competition

By Randi Mazzella, July 24, 2024

Although losing a parent is part of the natural order, grieving the loss of a parent is difficult at any age. Dr. Noah Kass, a psychotherapist, says, “Parents provide a foundational sense of stability and support, which can be crucial during life’s transitional phases. For example, adult children often turn to their parents for advice on career decisions, relationships, and parenting. The bond with a parent is typically lifelong, rooted in childhood, and losing this connection can feel like losing a part of one’s history and identity.”

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