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Traumatic, Sudden Loss

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Traumatic, Sudden Loss

I have started this group for people who like myself have suddenly, tragically and traumatically lost a loved one.

My mom died 8 weeks ago (August 17, 2009) She had been sick but I did not know the true extent of her illness. Her doctor knew she did not have long and I went to each doctor visit and talked to him at the hospital and he never told me and I do not believe mom knew either. I am not sure.

I found my mom sitting up on her bed and I know I knew she was gone. I still am in deep shock and cry occasionally but only a minute or two. Then I am back to not feeling or feel numb.

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Loss of boyfriend due to motorcycle 3 Replies

Hello everyone, my name is Brittany. I am new to this and not quiet sure how this works. My therapist pointed me in this direction so i thought i would give it a try. I am 24 years old from…Continue

Started by Brittany. Last reply by Denise D Jan 31, 2021.

New to the Group

Hello All-I am a new widow as my husband passed away April 21, 2018 at the age of 49. He suffered a heart attack and had no previous history of any heart conditions nor does it run in his family.  I…Continue

Started by Danielle Wood Aug 2, 2018.

Struggling 2 Replies

Hi. My name is Cristal. I lost the love of my life on July 2nd. He had leukemia and had no idea. I begged him to see a doctor in the months prior to his death but he would not do it. He also suffered…Continue

Started by Cristal. Last reply by Cristal Aug 1, 2018.

My "Little Brother"

Hi Everyone, My name is Carlyn, and I live in the Ft. Lauderdale area. I joined this site because a very dear friend of mine was killed in a hit-and-run accident in May. My friend Rick, whom I called…Continue

Tags: violent, death, loss, sudden, friend

Started by Carlyn Jorgensen Aug 28, 2017.

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Comment by Kali Grainger on September 4, 2012 at 8:51pm

Jennifer,

Unfortunately I don't think the emptiness goes away... I think it just gets easier to handle (that or you become numb to it). Losing someone is never easy... but from what I have been told by others who have gone through this... it does get easier to bear in time.  It's been 10 weeks since my fiance died and the emptiness remains as strong as ever.  I hope you have some good days soon!

Comment by Jennifer Blackwood on September 4, 2012 at 7:14pm

I also believe in an afterlife, and I know and believe that my mom is in a peaceful and happy place but does the emptiness ever go away? My mom was everything to me, and I wouldn't bring her back if I could because that means that she would be in constant pain..I'm happy for her but in a constant sadness for me. I have never felt this numb/empty in my life!:/

Comment by dream moon JO B on September 4, 2012 at 3:02pm

had 1 of thm nitmares abot my dad wen he woz on tht horbel ward and suffering and lazy nurses it still coms bac to hont me 

Comment by Bobbi Clough on September 4, 2012 at 11:49am

About Me:I am the mother of a now 18 year old daughter and a 20 year old son who lost their father on Feb 16 2011. I am looking for a group for my son or some advice from young adults who father's have passed very suddenly

About my  Loss:
Greg Sr. was my ex husband. We had two child and divorced when they were 5 and 3. We did however remain very close and did everything togther as a family. He spent every weekend at my house as my son and him played in a band togther for 4 years before he passed. We definatly were not the normal divorced parents but we also were not "togther". My daughter chose to go to conseling my son will not. He does not want to talk about his father at all. I want to find him a group he can connect with. Very young adult men who lost thier fathers. (He was 19) The police chaplin came to our house to tell us. He died because he had a bad doctor who ignored test results and basicly killed him as a toxic dose of medication built up in his system because his liver could not metabolize it. He had a seizure while driving and crashed but the coroner said he was already passed before the crash. So on top of the loss we are dealing with a lawsuit since he had high liver values for 6 years before he died. (or course no one knew all of this until after he passed away.) I am still grieving the loss of him all the time and I want to help my kids as well as myself so I hope I am on the right track here.
Comment by Kali Grainger on September 4, 2012 at 11:47am

I do believe in an afterlife.. There is just too much proof to deny it.  I am just worried about dying decades apart and still getting to be with him again.. That he will still want me after all that time. I have read so much that says the spirit works on learning and growing in the afterlife and what if he has grown so much that his feelings have changed? I know I am young but I also know my heart will never love another man because it belongs to Chris. 

Comment by Kitty Peine on September 4, 2012 at 10:28am

I was raised Catholic as well. I now only claim to be Christian as I am dissappointed in the politics of religion. There is a definate afterlife. Both of my boys came back to talk to quite a few family members and friends of theirs. Some of who were quite scared as they didn't believe as strongly as I do. Craig gave me a hug and "said" "I don't hurt, I love you and we will hug again." When he was killed I told everyone I met to go home and hug your kids as you never know when you will not be able to hug them again. Hence his comment 'we will hug again'. Kevin still is  'talking' to his son. ei-'Mom? Dad says you will get another boyfriend but I don't want you to.' Kev also told one of his friends "Soon you will all know why." There is an afterlife and it is beautiful.

Comment by Aileen Ainsworth on September 1, 2012 at 2:35pm
I have lost my husband very suddenly in July and I miss him so much it was very sudden and has left me feeling down and lost I don't know how I am going to keep going
Aileen
Comment by Kali Grainger on September 1, 2012 at 2:28pm

I have been reading a lot of books about people who have died, gone to Heaven and then come back... They give me some reassurance that I will be with my fiance again when it's my time but all of these books have been written by religious people (ministers, pastors, etc.) Does anyone have any suggestions of books that were written by people who may have not been so religious? I was raised Catholic but I don't go to church anymore unless it's for baptisms, weddings, etc.  Chris was baptized but was not a religious person. I just have so many questions regarding the afterlife.

Comment by dream moon JO B on August 31, 2012 at 4:40pm

we did a foto dvd of my dads fotos iv got it on sd mmery card and giv to all his neise and nefews on a dvd disk it woz gud doing it even tho a lot of it brot tears in my eyes

Comment by Kali Grainger on August 31, 2012 at 4:36pm

I plan on making a Memory Box for her with pictures, some of his personal belongings, etc. But I think the book is a wonderful idea.  I am having a really hard time accepting that this could happen to us and that my baby girl won't remember the time she spent with her daddy.  He loved her so much, she was the "Light of his Life". 

 

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