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Comment on About Me by LaLa

LaLa — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:56:35 +0000

Hi Emily I’ also have lost my son to suicide he was 19 years young .
and. The pain is more and more as time pases
Now I look back and I don’t know how I survived this loss I was numb for a long time I still feel like that in a way it has changed me for sure it’s like you are not your self it doesn’t feel good to be part of this club but we all know the painful it is God bless you all.

LaLa

Comment on The Biggest Lie People Tell About Grief by Saalihah

Saalihah — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:47:15 +0000

4 years in this grief journey..
I realised the toll it has taken on me..instead of feeling stronger ,I feel weaker.
Like my strength is slipping away
My baby boy was 7 and my beautiful daughter 14 when they were killed

Comment on What To Say When Someone Dies – 8 Sympathy Messages To Replace “I’m Sorry” by Angella

Angella — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:30:07 +0000

I’m sorry is perfectly fine. Telling a grieving loved one why their loved one was amazing and the impact he/she had on their life is balm to a hurting heart. Always. Anything honest and heartfelt is good.

My only advice – don’t try to make them feel better because you can’t. And whatever you say will likely offend. A friend told me that at least I still had my other son. I know he was trying to make me focus on the positive but it pissed me off. I had two kids, not a kid and a spare. My aunt planned to tell her daughter in law that they baby would likely have had something wrong with which is why she miscarried – thankfully I was able to stop her – the grieving mother didn’t care about that. She cared that she didn’t have a baby any more. Just offer your commiseration. And if appropriate your memories.

Comment on What To Say When Someone Dies – 8 Sympathy Messages To Replace “I’m Sorry” by Leigh

Leigh — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:42:00 +0000

There is no words you can say to take the pain away all you can do is let them
Know you are there for them to talk, listen cry with them or what ever they need and give them a hug .

Comment on Losing a Child – Our Story by Clare England

Clare England — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 21:28:44 +0000

Stubbled across this by accident and so glad I did. Your son must be so special- look at all the people he has touched and moved, even years after the tragic event. I can’t help feeling slightly elated by this- his tragedy has opened this flood gate of grief for people. He’s like an angel! You must be so incredibly proud of how much your personal story has enabled others to find some comfort in their darkest moments. His life and purpose obviously continues to shine through the darkest of times therefore his spirit lives on and on xxx

Comment on An Open Letter To Newly Bereaved Parents by Jay

Jay — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:44:13 +0000

Hello my name is Jay. A relative sent me this site. I just lost my 22 year old son on 11/05/21. I have a completely empty and broken heart, I shed tears but haven’t completely broken down yet, I wonder too what is wrong with me, I can’t get to that release of emotion, wish I could but after all I’ve been through and now this I just don’t know. I lost my best buddy, he took his life. I have no answers, just emptiness and sorrow. The only thing that gives comfort is I believe he is with GOD, and although he’s gone he’s probably doing a lot better than me. I seen a lot of replies from Mom’s and I’m sorry about all of your losses, but it hurts us Dad’s too. God bless all of you. Thanks Emily for this site.

Comment on The Advice I Wish I Got After My Son Died by Kim

Kim — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:43:09 +0000

In reply to Lola.

Lola,
I lost my son to fentanyl November 29th, 2020. It is the absolute worst feeling I have ever felt….I wonder how his last hours were spent…I wonder why he would take such a dangerous drug. He was a single father to my 10 yr old granddaughter and she looks just like her father. I don’t know what to do with this hole in my heart,,,I just wanted to tell you that you are not alone….My son was 29. I have one other younger son who is hurting so bad and I just can’t fix it for him….

Comment on 11 Crazy Things I Do As A Bereaved Mother by Laredo Driessen

Laredo Driessen — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:52:53 +0000

I miscarried my son, and I went and bought the hats and security blanket/stuffed sloth I PLANNED on buying him when I was “nesting” haha, I now carry one hat with my in my purse and sleep with the security blanket every night, it’s my own way of still having him

Comment on An Open Letter To Newly Bereaved Parents by LaLa

LaLa — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:51:04 +0000

In reply to Denise. I know your pain my sun hung himself he was 19 years old it been a struggle we miss him so much my life changed . The pain when I gave birth to him was hard but when I saw his cute face it went away . Now this pain of losing him it’s a pain that I will live with the rest of my life it’s a pain nobody knows until you go through it it’s sad so many questions and no answers

Comment on 21 Things I Learned In Our First Year Of Loss by Beverly

Beverly — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:17:51 +0000

I really like reading your article. I lost my son this year he took his own life .he would of been 24 in may. I feel so lost and empty .it's been 9 months now and I've cryed every single day. He was( is)my world now I've got nothing . Just don't know what to do . Miss him so much Bradley