Comments on: My Grief Amnesia – It’s Not You, It’s Me. https://justplayinghouse.com/grief/grief-amnesia Lifestyle Blog: Motherhood, Child Loss, Grief, and Thriving After Loss Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:26:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 By: Bonnie https://justplayinghouse.com/grief/grief-amnesia#comment-4016625 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 07:18:29 +0000 http://justplayinghouse.com/?p=3437#comment-4016625 My darling daughter Tristan Hope was murdered 2 days before her 15th birthday & somehow I am still breathing. I don’t know how it’s possible to live with this kind of deep Neverending pain but if anything would have differed in any way I’m certain my heart would have stopped within a few months after my sweet baby girl. The pain in my chest truly felt as if it suddenly weighed 100lbs & wouldn’t go away unlike my mind & memory. No time concept at along with Missing Years with no memory and couldn’t retain any new memories. Felt crazy. untilI was informed of a grieving amnesia by another grieving mother thanks to a hospice nurse that told her. without a doubt my heartstrings were tearing and I could not go more than 5 minutes without crying uncontrollably nothing made sense. I believe it to be the brain’s way of protecting the heart and the human body saving itself if we like it or not. The pain & suffering continues but my Tristan & other kiddos keep me going. it’s amazing what you can do when you have no choice . gentle hugs and prayers to all the grieving mothers out there. for those who do not understand no explanation it’s possible but for those who do understand no explanation is necessary. I’m still breathing and trust me that is an accomplishment….

]]> By: Emily Graham https://justplayinghouse.com/grief/grief-amnesia#comment-4013049 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:21:53 +0000 http://justplayinghouse.com/?p=3437#comment-4013049 In reply to Lauren.

You’re definitely not alone! It can be scary to think about just how much you should know/remember and don’t. Grief is definitely in control. Hugs!

]]> By: Emily Graham https://justplayinghouse.com/grief/grief-amnesia#comment-4013048 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:21:07 +0000 http://justplayinghouse.com/?p=3437#comment-4013048 In reply to Lauren.

None of us ever imagined experience loss like this, or surviving it. It just happens.

]]> By: Lauren https://justplayinghouse.com/grief/grief-amnesia#comment-4013010 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 23:22:58 +0000 http://justplayinghouse.com/?p=3437#comment-4013010 ]]> p.s. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I don’t know if I could recover from such a loss. 💔

]]> By: Lauren https://justplayinghouse.com/grief/grief-amnesia#comment-4013009 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 23:21:01 +0000 http://justplayinghouse.com/?p=3437#comment-4013009 I was my father’s caregiver and I have a whole year after (and starting before) he died. People keep saying “we talked about this several times!” and “you’ve told me!” it’s embarrassing and scary. I think you’re right about it being a coping mechanism. my grief was so intense, that time was just a fog of tears and depression and my brain had to room for episodic memory retention. it’s coming back after 2 years but I still ask people to be patient with me. Thanks for posting this and letting me know I’m not alone.

]]> By: Rachel https://justplayinghouse.com/grief/grief-amnesia#comment-3011806 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:13:53 +0000 http://justplayinghouse.com/?p=3437#comment-3011806 I just wanted to introduce myself. I just found your blog because I was on Pinterest looking for ideas for a balloon launch for my son. I lost my son one month ago. He was 18, but severely autistic, so he was like a small child that I would always be taking care of. His birthday is in two days. I feel like I am suffocating. Thank you for writing about your journey. I will be reading.

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