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Comment by Connie K on March 7, 2014 at 6:07pm

Stage 4. Check.

Comment by Jane P on March 7, 2014 at 5:26pm

Grief Stage 4 of 7

4. "DEPRESSION", REFLECTION, LONELINESS-
Just when your friends may think you should be getting on with your life, a long period of sad reflection will likely overtake you. This is a normal stage of grief, so do not be "talked out of it" by well-meaning outsiders. Encouragement from others is not helpful to you during this stage of grieving.

During this time, you finally realize the true magnitude of your loss, and it depresses you. You may isolate yourself on purpose, reflect on things you did with your lost one, and focus on memories of the past. You may sense feelings of emptiness or despair.

Comment by Jane P on March 7, 2014 at 12:28pm

I think it's referred to as the "acceptance" stage because it sounds better than "defeated, I surrender stage".

Learning to hide it is exactly what happens.

Comment by Teresa D. on March 7, 2014 at 5:39am

Everyone thinks your moving on without knowing your really just learning to hide it.

Comment by Connie K on March 6, 2014 at 7:18pm

Just a sad day. I so could relate to this poem.

Comment by Connie K on March 6, 2014 at 7:17pm

Comment by Connie K on March 6, 2014 at 4:28pm

Me too Lynn. I agree with you all - wonder if I'll ever feel joy again.

Comment by Lynn Williams on March 6, 2014 at 2:28pm

What a wonderful picture Teresa, your son looks so happy and adorable. I truly wish we could go back and watch them grow up again. It is too difficult to live without them. I just want to hold my daughter again.

Comment by Teresa D. on March 6, 2014 at 5:37am

Vasanthi just yesterday I was driving in my car having some of the same thought.  Where did the happy me go?  I use to dance in the car to the radio now I can't hear the music. 

Comment by Vasanthi S on March 5, 2014 at 3:48pm

Lovely baby and lovely mommy...my heart is aching that's all I can say..

When will it stop? Hopefully when I will meet my son and ask him why oh why did you have to go and leave me midway to struggle...I dont know what it is to be lighthearted anymore, carefree laughter, bubbling joy is a thing of the past...now I'm solemn and a real wet blanket..momentary smiles and laughter happen and flees away quickly... I hate living like this but I really do not know how and what to do to. hugs to all here.

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