Report: Narrative accounts of parenthood following the death of a child to muscular dystrophy

Five parents were interviewed in this study, describing in depth their experiences from diagnosis to the death of their child.  The study found the diagnosis had significant implications for parental identity along with the loss of particular dreams for their child's future.   They valued the opportunity to retell their 'story" and although painful at times, considered it therapeutic.   A number of new findings were reported in the study.

Summary of findings here