Hi Ross - just checking in to see how you're doing.  Hope you are finding strength each day to get through the difficult moments.  Grief puts us on a completely different channel than others; it's like rock n roll versus classical.  Two different frequencies. 

Please know that I think about your daughter and that adorable face - I have no doubt that my handsome son Michael (an only child) has already introduced himself to her and they are talking music and art and lord knows what else!

Blessings to you Ross

Gale

Hey Ross, just thinking of you today and sending you thoughts and hugs.

Hi Ross - I'm so so sorry for your loss.  I too lost my only child/a son at age 31 to an accidental overdose on June 9, 2014.  It is the most challenging experience of our life.  Living without our precious child is more than one can take, and yet we still breathe, walk and somehow go on.  I NEVER EVER thought I could live without my Michael - miracles happen though.  I'm living proof.  Please feel free to reach out and talk anytime.  I absolutely get how devastating it is to lose your only child; I will keep you in my thoughts.  She looks like a person who lived life on her terms; such a sweet photo.........Gale

Hi Ross

 I am so sorry to have to welcome you to this group. I lost my only child as well. He was also 17. It was 2 years ago. As I read your profile I couldn't help but feel all the similarities. My son died in a car accident but he had also struggled with a dependency on prescription drugs from  problems he had from Crohn's disease. So i understand the  struggle that goes with that. My heart is so sad for you. Have faith and I hope you can find some support here. We know how crushing the pain is and how hard especially now at the holidays when everyone is supposed to be so happy and sharing with family. I am sending you love and prayers. Connie

ross, im so very sorry, I to lost my only child my son shawn. it was his heart. I was with him when he left me and yes I pray everyday to go with him, shawn is the love of my life and always will be. I cry morning, noon and night. ill never laugh or smile again. without him I just cant and don't want to go on. I go see him everyday and beg him to come get me. I do know your unbearable pain, and I know your wife is hurting bad to, she just shows it in a different way. getting through these holidays hurt bad, I just hate them , to us its just another day, we don't do them any more.  we are here to talk to when you need us, and yes it helps to talk.  hugs to you and your wife   kim

Hi Ross, so very very sorry for your loss, it's been 7 weeks for me..my beautiful 18 year old son to a heroin overdose.  We all understand, a part of me is missing also and it's the hardest thing in the world. As we have learned everybody handles grief differently, she maybe just blocking out the horrible pain that we are feeling.  We are here for you, the group helps me cope with each day.  Big hugs and again wouldn't wish this pain on anybody. So sorry..x0