When parents lose a child to death, or when they have a baby born with birth defects, they experience a cycle of grief and loss. During this part of the cycle, the parent takes the intense emotions and begins to resolve them in positive ways. He/she integrates the hoped-for child with the real child-seeing the child's assets along with the disability.

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The cycle of grief and loss includes shock and panic, searching, recovery, and maintenance. The description provided in the question describes the recovery phase, where the individual begins to integrate their loss or challenge into their life in a positive way.

When Parents Lose a Child to Death, or When They