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Death of a Child: Resources to Help Parents Cope

ByGood Morning America
May 20, 2010, 2:22 AM

May 20, 2010 — -- This morning on "Good Morning America," relationship expert Terry Real discussed John Travolta and Kelly Preston.

The couple is expecting a child, one year after having lost their teenage son, Jett.

Real talked about the myriad feelings bereaved parents can experience, and the possible effects of the child's death upon a couple's relationship.

Click HERE to read what experts say about having a child so soon after another one dies.

The death of a loved one -- particularly of a child -- causes profound and lasting pain. Here are resources for coping with the grief:

Helpguide.org, a Web site that offers comprehensive resources for dealing with grief and other serious life challenges.

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