In the wound phase parents were able to rise above the blame by considering the burn-injured child as ‘‘our priority’’ and trying to do everything for their child. They did not give importance to ‘‘whatever someone said’’ as their child was ‘‘important’’ and as parents they knew what needed to be done. One mother said ‘‘I will do everything for the child. I will not allow anyone else to do anything.’’ It was as if they were conveying the message that they were competent and could do whatever was expected of them for their child’s care.