*Possible trigger watning* Is this something we should tamper with? Or can this help heal those who’ve suffered loss?

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In comments people are saying this is messed up and is only teasing the mother. That this can be detrimental to the mothers health because it’s like losing her over again. 
Others have said it’d be amazing to see a passed loved one, one last time. My husband said the same thing. His mom passed in a horrible way when he was 12 and that’d he give anything to see her one last time, even if it’s through something like this. 
What are your thoughts?
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I’d personally be so happy if I got this chance. I can’t even imagine the pain of losing my daughter but getting to see her one last time might bring some relief so you can say the things you didn’t get to or just be with them one last time. This video made me sob so I can’t even imagine how the mother is feeling.

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As a mother, the joy of being able to see my child again outweighs the pain of losing them a second time. I’d imagine this is similar to a dream those who have lost their children would have after their child’s passing in which the child is alive. Many will say they wished that they could fall asleep again or that they would be revisited in their next dream.

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I think it’s dependent upon the individual. But I’d imagine that it could be helpful for many.

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Having a child die is absolutely life shattering and soul crushing. Not one single person can or should judge a parent for how they grieve. If a person chooses to do this then that is completely up to them. I know I would love to see my Oliver again in any form. ❤️

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I think it's up to the person since grief is not one size fits all.  Everyone grieves differently so what would be therapeutic to one person may be damaging to another so in the end if its helpful for her then that's wonderful.

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I personally couldn’t. My faith tells me they are in a better place and we will reunite someday, so I guess that’s enough for me. But I cannot judge someone else’s grieving process.

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I made the mistake of watching the video clip. So heart breaking. 😭I cant imagine what that mother went through. There isn’t enough research obviously to determine if this will be beneficial or detrimental in the long run, but I imagine that some people will get closure and others may use it as a crutch. Either way, I hope this woman was able to get some healing from seeing a digitized VR version of her daughter.

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I’m torn, I think for some it might be helpful but not for others. 
My husbands 29th birthday was the other day, and when he came home from work I surprised him with an Oreo cake. It’s his absolute favorite and his mom used to make it only on his birthday and thanksgiving. She died when he was 17 and he broke down in sobs when he saw the cake. 
I feel like if he had access to this he would refuse, and actually be mad because it wouldn’t really be her.

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I'm not super sure...
I saw that on Facebook the other day, and I was so conflicted. Part of me felt it was great for her to have that, even if it wasn't real.... But the other part was very worried about how this could affect her grieving process... If it was going to make things worse, or make her have a strong desire to constantly be in this VR "place" with her little girl so she doesn't have to deal with the loss, etc.
I feel we mess with too many things that we shouldn't, and this is quite possibly one of those things just because it could end up being so damaging to someone's mental health and proper grieving processes...

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I love it ! I lost my nephew in a horrible wreck last July. I’d give ANYTHING even if it’s just VR, to have the chance to tell him goodbye.

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I think this would be a very powerful and positive tool in coordination with therapy.

Possible trigger watning Is this something we should tamper with? Or can this help heal those who’ve suffered loss?

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