Asking Eric: Parents who have lost a child say how they respond when asked how many children they have

Asking Eric: Parents who have lost a child say how they respond when asked how many children they have

DEAR READERS: On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure about how to respond when people ask, “how many children do you have?” A number of readers wrote in with thoughtful and empathetic suggestions. I’d like to share four with you today.