This study is part of a larger investigation about the experience of parents who have lost an adult son or daughter to suicide.It aims to understand the search for meaning in life after the death of their son/daughter.A qualitative research was carried out in which seven participants were interviewed (mothers and fathers).The results were analyzed according to the content analysis method thematiccategory.We discussed the categories: my son/daughter beyond the suicidal and search for meaning and transformations after the death.The desire to speak freely about their son or daughter was evidenced; to desire to continue or create projects related to the history of life and/or death, the aim to recognize and assume the transformations resulting from this loss and build new meanings of life without the presence of this child.We concluded that maintaining the bond with the child was fundamental in the grieving process.
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