At a work party, it came out that both had lost a parent in recent years, and a mutual feeling of «you must really get me» washed over them. (scientificamerican.com)
A child who loses a parent through death may feel betrayed, but such feelings usually disappear with maturity. (psychologytoday.com)
When children lose a parent, it is exceptionally painful for them. (separatedfamilies.info)