What would you do if you lost your child? This is a question that many parents dread, and for good reason – it's a nightmare scenario. Grief is a natural response to loss, but for some parents, the pain of losing a child can be unbearable. According to attachment theory expert John Bowlby, how we grieve depends on our relationship with our parents. Those who had secure attachments are more likely to mourn in a healthy way, while those who experienced insecure attachments are more likely to struggle with their grief. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at John Bowlby's attachment theory and how it applies to grieving parents. We'll also discuss the possible ways that mental health issues can complicate the grieving process. If you've recently lost a child, we hope this information will be helpful to you as you work through your grief.