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Sharing Grief - Opening to Receive Comfort
2007-09-26 17:12:00 When we experience something that causes us to feel shock and sadness, we may feel the urge to withdraw from life. It may seem like remaining withdrawn will keep us protected from the world, but during these times it is important to reach out to those trusted and precious people who care about us the ... More About: Blog , Opening , Sharing , Grief , Shari
What Are Your Traditions to Remember Your Child?s Birthday?
2007-09-26 16:49:00 Editor’s Note: We encourage you to respond with the traditions you have established to remember your child’s birthday. This would be helpful to so many. We will create a new category for Birthday traditions if we hear from you. Today is my son Joshua’s # 11 birthday. Its his first birthday away from us. He ... More About: Blog , Traditions , Child , Death and Dying
Colors
2007-09-26 16:44:00 The Earth lost all its color the day you went away I look around and all I see are different shades of gray If I to traveled up to space and looked in the rear view mirror The Earth would be as pale as the moon Without you living here. The forests dull, fields turning brown All I know each day is ... More About: Blog , Colors
My 3 Day Old Granddaughter Died
2007-09-25 17:03:00 My granddaughter died when she was three days old her mother was in labor and fell which caused the placenta to tear loose from the wall. I have been dealing with the loss but my greater concern is my daughter-in-law I love her as my own and she is not the same mother that she ... More About: Blog , Died , Death and Dying
I Lost My Son 4 Years Ago
2007-09-25 16:44:00 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 ... More About: Lost , Book Reviews , Blog , Years , Death and Dying
I Lost My Son in 2001
2007-09-25 16:25:00 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, ... More About: Lost , Blog , Death and Dying
Use A Wake-Up Ritual To Cope With The Death Of Your Loved One
2007-09-24 17:37:00 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 ... More About: Blog , Death , Wake , Ritual , Wake up
I Lost My 13 Year Old Daughter in a Motorcycle Accident
2007-09-21 17:44:00 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 ... More About: Lost , Motorcycle , Blog , Accident , Daughter
My 20 Year Old Son Disappeared 13 Months Ago
2007-09-20 23:58:00 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 ... More About: Blog , Death and Dying , Year , Months , Month
Beyond The Death Of A Child
2007-09-20 02:19:00 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 ... More About: Blog , Death , Child , The D
A Young Widow Tells Her Story
2007-09-19 17:56:00 It?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 ... More About: Story , Blog , Young , Tells , Death and Dying
For Mothers Who Have Lost Older Chidren
2007-09-19 17:27:00 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 ... More About: Lost , Blog , Mothers , Death and Dying
Reaching Out in Grief to Comfort Another
2007-09-19 16:49:00 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 ... More About: Blog , Death and Dying , Grief , Comfort
I Lost my 31 Year Old Son
2007-09-18 15:25:00 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 ... More About: Lost , Blog , Death and Dying , Year
Healing the Grieving Heart Listed on Energy Medicine University?s Web Site
2007-09-16 15:07:00 I am pleased to say that my friend and collegue Francesca McCartney has put this notice on her web site. I hope you will all visit her site. She is a remarkable woman!!!! Dr. Gloria Greetings Friends: We have recently posted an audio presentation from an Academy alumna and Energy Medicine University Professor, Gloria Horsley - on ... More About: Blog , Site
Our Son Died on August 17
2007-09-15 16:40:00 Our 32 year old son died on Aug. 17,2007. I commend Naomi for returning to work. Our mornings are unbearable - our family does not know how to go on from here. We look at his pics and smile and then start crying. What could we have done differently we ask ourselves every minute. I ... More About: Blog , Died , August , Death and Dying
I Lost My Son in Iraq in May
2007-09-15 15:39:00 I too lost my son to an IED in Iraq on May 26th 2007 and I like you am lost and do not know who to talk with or to. I have 3 other children all grown but all who need mom to be strong or they fall apart so I am strong for them, ... More About: Lost , Blog , Death and Dying
My Daughter,Jili
2007-09-15 15:08:00 It was 1 yr ago July 18,2007 I found my precious 23 yr old daughter Juli non-responsive in her bed. Unbeknown to us, she had spent the weekend helping care for her friend that had major back surgery 1 month before. She came home Sunday evening and commented on how exhausted she was. After laying ... More About: Blog , Daughter , Death and Dying
Everything Turned Grey When My Son Was Taken Away
2007-09-13 16:34:00 EVERY DAY THAT I HAD MY SON WAS ALWAYS THE MOST FUN.THEN ONE DAY HE’S TAKEN AWAY AND EVERY THING TURNED GRAY.I WONDER WHY IT HAD TO BE MINE THAT RAN OUT OF TIME. PEOPLE SAY THAT HE’S IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE,OH HOW I PRAY THAT ONE DAY I WILL BE ABLE TO SEE ... More About: Blog , Grey , Death and Dying
Traveling Through Grief
2007-09-12 17:06:00 Together, we will walk Through our grief Mourning the loss of our children Taken in the night by a thief. Our angels will be our light Showing us the way As we journey through this night. Darkness surrounding us everywhere Feeling the dampness of the air. We will hold each other up While our angels light our way We will walk through this darkness As we go ... More About: Blog , Traveling , Grief
What became of the old Lana?
2007-09-12 16:58:00 I miss the old Lana The one who was so silly and carefree The one who could find joy and something good in any situation. What became of the Lana that people used to love? Where did she go? Will she return? Can she return? What happened to the old Lana? I miss her so much Not only do I have to mourn ... More About: Blog , Death and Dying , The O
9/11: A Day of Morning and a Day of Gratitude
2007-09-11 14:42:00 Today we remember those who died on September 11 in the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and in the airplanes. We remember, too, those valient ones who gave their lives in an effort to save others. We send love and comfort to their families, loved ones and friends and join with them in mourning the loss that touched us all. We ... More About: Blog , Gratitude , Morning , 9/11
My Son Died on August 15, 2007
2007-09-10 22:22:00 My son Daniel died on August 15, 2007. Daniel was packed, engaged to Andrea, and elated to be leaving the next day for Arizona. Andrea was to attend U of Arizona graduate school for French Horn for 2yrs. and Daniel had a job as a CNA (certified nurses assistant) He was enrolled for his first ... More About: Blog , Died , Death and Dying
My Beautiful Daughter Died at 21
2007-09-07 02:39:00 I want to tell you about my beautiful daughter Kristy. She was 21 years old and died on June 25, 2007 from complications after brain surgery. Kristy was diagnosed with a very rare disease called Moyamoya. There is no cure for this disease. Only 1 person out of 2 million people in the U.S are ... More About: Blog , Beautiful , Died , Daughter , Death and Dying
A Trilogy of Grief Poems by Janet
2007-09-06 13:37:00 Now I Know Now I KnowThe pain is real and powerful and all consuming, I never knew. When I wept for the loss of others, I cried from my own experience; of friend, cousins, brother now gone. I thought I knew, and understood.I had no idea. I did not realize; The pain, The loss, The grief, That would well up from deep inside And unexpectedly wash over me in ... More About: Poems , Blog , Janet , Death and Dying , Grief
Sudden Death of my Mother
2007-09-05 15:51:00 My Mom was so young and so strong. She had no fear even though she had faced many trials. She died in her bed on Labor Day weekend, 2007 suddenly and without any warning. By all accounts from the outside she was healthy. She was happy. She had a daughter and son her loved her ... More About: Blog , Mother , Death , Death and Dying
Re: The Larry King Show
2007-09-03 21:30:00 Dear Heidi and Gloria, I have been very upset about The Larry King Show on August 28, 2007. On this show Larry King was discussing Owen Wilson after his suicide attempt. I found the show did nothing to address the issue of the signs of depression Also the two comments by Larry King were inaccurate and hurtful. ... More About: Blog , Suicide
I Lost My Brother on August 14
2007-09-03 03:41:00 On August 14, 2007 I lost my younger brother on a car accident. I cried up o the day of his funeral 3 days later but has since not been able to cry when it comes to him. I see how much pain the lost of my brother has caused my mother and father. I ... More About: Lost , Blog , Brother , My Brother
I Lost My Only Son in Iraq
2007-09-02 19:15:00 I lost my only son 5.03.07 in Iraq , he was hit by a IED, and was stuck in the bradley he was driving, they couldnt pull him out, and the bradley blew up. from the legal doc’s. I have grown to isolate myself from most of my family and friends, I lost my Job position ... More About: Lost , Blog , Death and Dying
I Lost My Son In August, 2006
More articles from this author:2007-08-31 23:22:00 I LOST MY SON AUG. 8 2006. HE WAS MY ONLY CHILD. WE WERE VERY CLOSE. HE HAD JUST TURNED 38 WHEN HE DIED. I WAS PREPARING TO COMMITE SUICIDE BEFORE HE DIED BECAUSE I KNEW I COULD NOT LIVE WITHOUT HIM. BUT HE KNEW ME SO WELL THAT WHILE WE WERE STILL AT HOME ... More About: Lost , Blog , August , Death and Dying 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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