New self -help group for star children: support and exchange in the Wetteraukreis

In the Wetteraukreis, a new self-help group called "Star Children's Wetterau" was founded, which is aimed at affected parents, grandparents and expectant parents with a corresponding diagnosis. The initiator Bea, affected by the loss of a star child, created the group in October in order to offer others the support that she missed in the clinic even during her time.

The topic of star children is often considered taboo and rarely discussed openly what Bea wants to change with her group. The meetings are currently taking place online to offer the participants both flexibility and to ensure a safe space. In the future, Bea will also be planning to start a separate group for fathers and possibly also for grandparents.

support from diagnosis to birth

The self -help group offers accompaniment from the diagnosis to birth. Bea introduces herself an important role as a contact person who answers questions and offers help without being present at birth. It also gives tips on how friends and family can support the affected parents, for example through targeted questions or practical support. Bea also wants to plan activities with the group to show the participants that life is possible after the loss.

The process of coping with grief is designed as individual and time -consuming. Support offers for affected parents can also be found in online forums such as the free forum Malgebirth.info, which offers support in acute situations and during the desire to have children until the birth of a rainbow child. The Facebook group "Sternen Children" combines around 25,000 members who exchange their experiences, while smaller regional initiatives and parent cafés offer local support. Interested parties are also encouraged to search for other offers on Google with the keywords "Sternenkind (ER)" and their place of residence to find additional exchange.