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I Lost My Son 4 Years Ago

Posted on September 25, 2007 - by admin

I lost my 33 year old son 4 years ago. We were like each half of one whole person. My love for him was very intense and when he died in a cliff dive in Lake Havasu, AZ, I died too. I have another son and a grandson that I love but nothing seems to give me any joy in life. Maybe someone can tell me how to get my joy back. I say I had 2 lives, back when I was happy and the other when my son Seanne died. Can I expect to feel this way the rest […]

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I Lost My Son in 2001

Posted on September 25, 2007 - by admin

I LOST MY SON CHASE IN 2001 AND I AM LIVING PROOF THAT GREIF NEVER GOES AWAY, GRIEF WILL MAKE YOU LIKE I WANNA SAY HEARTLESS AND COLD.BUT ALL THAT CAN BE DONE HAS BEEN DONE SO YOU TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME. Donna Dear Donna We are so very sorry for your loss and we, too, know that the grief never goes away but it does lessen so you can resume a more normal life. It takes some work on your part to avoid becoming heartless and cold and we recommend you find some help to deal with […]

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Use A Wake-Up Ritual To Cope With The Death Of Your Loved One

Posted on September 24, 2007 - by admin

The death of someone loved often causes major changes in the way we deal with life. And, a proven way to manage change is through the use of rituals. One major function of ritual, among others, is to provide a means of combating the disorganization and sense of helplessness that pervades the grief experience. In this vein, how you start each day when you are mourning is indeed very important in terms of how the rest of the day unfolds. Few mourners consider instituting an informal ritual at the beginning of the day. Yet, it could help you integrate your […]

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I Lost My 13 Year Old Daughter in a Motorcycle Accident

Posted on September 21, 2007 - by admin

I LOST MY DAUGHTER WHO JUST TURNED 13 AUG 31 2006 SHE WAS VISITING HER BROTHER IN LAS VEGAS AND WAS KILLED AFTER FLYING OFF THE BACK OF MY SONS MOTORCYCLE. I AM STILL GRIEVING AND SEEMS AS THOUGH I AM JUST WAKING UP AFTER A YEAR SLOWLY. COULDNT WORK THE GUILT OF NOT BEING THERE LINGURES BUT DONT PUT A TIME LIMIT ON YOUR CHILDS DEATH NO ONE REALLY KNOWS. KATRINA Dear Katrina, We are so very sorry for your loss. There is nothing harder than losing a son or a daughter regardless of the circumstances, but a sudden […]

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My 20 Year Old Son Disappeared 13 Months Ago

Posted on September 20, 2007 - by admin

My name is Carolyn. I have a unique and sad situation. My 20 year old son moved to Louisiana on April 2006. He moved there to get to know his biological father. For a while things seemed to be going well. Clinton eventually got a job working on an oil rig. He loved it! On August 21, 2006 he turned 21. On September 1, 2006 he vanished without a trace. Law enforcement believes that he is dead and they have indicated that they believe it if foul play and have gone so far as to say they believe he was […]

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Beyond The Death Of A Child

Posted on September 20, 2007 - by admin

Research Summary Report on the Social impacts and economics costs of the death of a child The Aug/Sep issue of the TCF Victoria (Aus) Magazine announced the publishing of this research report, which I know you?ll find interesting if you haven?t already seen it. You can see the Summary Report, Fact Sheet, a case study, and the press release on their website http://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au? Dr. Heidi?s Death Studies article on siblings? continuing bonds is listed in the bibliography. ?

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A Young Widow Tells Her Story

Posted on September 19, 2007 - by Abel Keogh

Ir’s almost like a relief to read thoughts from another person that I can actually relate to. Sometimes you get tired of explaining yourself to those who couldn’t possibly understand what you are feeling because they haven’t experienced what you have experienced. I was widowed at age 28, I am now 31. I lost my husband in March 2005 to a car accident on our oldest daughter’s 13th birthday. I was actually searching for grieving counselors for her when I came across this site (very glad I found it). My husband and I were also together for some time before […]

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For Mothers Who Have Lost Older Chidren

Posted on September 19, 2007 - by admin

Dear Bea and Cynthia, I lost my 31 year old son on 4/18/07, 5 months ago today. He had struggled with a terrible drug addiction problem for about 13 years. Approximately one week before his death, he finished a 3 month detox/rehab program and was doing beautifully. He had gained weight, he was happy again, he was involved with new friends he had met in rehab, they were going to Narcotics Anonymous

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Reaching Out in Grief to Comfort Another

Posted on September 19, 2007 - by admin

Lana, I am so sorry for you and I know exactly how you are feeling. My 12 year old daughter died on June 2 2007 and I feel as though my heart is dead also. I can?t get passed the loss. I? used to go to work with a smile and happy attitude. Always a good morning to all and now I just cant seam to get with it. I cry all day .I am a letter carrier and sometimes it seams as though I am looking through a waterfall instead of just my tears. I know she is safe […]

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I Lost my 31 Year Old Son

Posted on September 18, 2007 - by admin

I lost my 31 year-old son, Aaron, on August 9, 2007. He drowned while spear-fishing in Mexico. It has been almost 6 weeks. I miss him unbearably but mostly, right now, I feel numb. I think it is the only way I am able to survive right now. Cynthia Dear Cynthia, We are so very sorry for your loss. There are few words that can truly comfort us when we lose a child and your loss is still very fresh and your wounds still raw. We each grieve in our own way and your feeling numb right now is a […]

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