Brad Busby
  • Male
  • Waco, TX
  • United States
Share on Facebook MySpace

Brad Busby's Groups

Gifts Received

Gift

Brad Busby has not received any gifts yet

Give a Gift

 

Brad Busby's Page

Profile Information

About Me:
I am 54, now retired/disabled
About my Loss:
My father passed in 1983 and that was of course pretty tough on a 20 something college student, after i graduated college i took a job in my home town so that i could help my mom with things. she worked and was very independent so things were fine, for years to come, then in 2000 she had to quit work that she loved at age 74 due to knee problems and soon after a bout with breast cancer, she kicked the cancer and had knee surgery and i was there to take care of her as she had to move into my house, i was now single again and was glad to be able to help (i have no siblings or children) in 2005 they found lung cancer and she kicked that (she was very strong willed and had a very positive outlook on life) about 2008 i noticed changes in her mentally by 2009 she stopped working her games on the computer and stopped doing her puzzle books, and later she stopped watching her tv programs all together. in 2009 she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. now i was taking care of her pretty much 24/7 of course she could no longer drive or do many of the things she use to love to do, such as cooking, etc.

she moved into stage 2 Alzheimer's late 2011 and by March of 2012 i had a bit of help with home care, but that was only 2 days a week, but was very thankful for them., on August 20th 2012 mom suffered an aneurysm in the brain which caused a severe hemorrhagic stroke, mom suffered in ICU and later Hospice in the hospital for 10 more days, it was the hardest thing i had ever been through to watch her wither away knowing there was no hope and nothing i could do but pray that she would be out of pain in those last days, i had support from many friends and cousins (all of my aunts and uncles had already passed on) when she passed at 11pm that night even though i knew it was coming at any moment it just tore me up, the only person who ever loved me completely and unconditionally was gone., the sense of loss was almost more than i could handle, the worst times are when i am in this house alone and the thoughts start to pour in, i am a grown man who has been through many hard times in my life but nothing has ever caused this much pain to me, i feel like i have lost a part of my soul. i know the hurt never goes away and i know that she is no longer in pain and is with my dad and her mom and dad. but at times i feel like what now? what is my purpose in life, i just spent the last several years taking care of my mom and now what do i do.

Brad Busby's Photos

  • Add Photos
  • View All

Comment Wall

You need to be a member of Online Grief Support - A Social Community to add comments!

Join Online Grief Support - A Social Community

  • No comments yet!
 
 
 

Latest Activity

david karpe posted a status
"I'm wondering if Myrna is well. Happy new year to Myrna and everybody."
Jan 15
david karpe is now a member of Online Grief Support - A Social Community
Jan 15
Sasha Moshko posted a discussion

My Fathers Loss

Many years ago, I lost my father after his battle with colon cancer that later spread to his bones. The grief stayed with me longer than I expected. Ambrosia Behavioral Health helped me work through that loss, understand my emotions, and find healthier ways to cope and move forward.Β https://www.ambrosiatc.comSee More
Jan 14
Sasha Moshko left a comment for Sasha Moshko
"Professional help gives you a safe space to talk, understand your emotions, and learn healthy ways to cope. It can make grief feel less overwhelming and easier to manage over time.Β https://www.ambrosiatc.com"
Jan 14
MELANIE WALENDOWSKY BAKER is now a member of Online Grief Support - A Social Community
Jan 14
Krystal Swinehart joined Jodi Denton's group
Thumbnail

Traumatic loss of an only child

I started this group so that people who have lost their only child or the only child that remained, as in my case, could come together because I believe people that did have a child or children who now have none have special issues.
Jan 12
Krystal Swinehart joined Dayna's group
Thumbnail

Loss of a loved one to alcohol, substance abuse or suicide

If you have lost a loved one to alcohol, substance abuse or suicide please share your story or feelings here. Share the love and beauty of the one you lost. Losing someone any of these ways is not natural and can be hard to understand and ask why? I lost my Mother to an overdose 9 years ago. She also suffered from major depression. Her doctor got her hooked on pain medication and she was addicted most of my life. These doctors who were suppose to help her ended up killing her in the end. I also…See More
Jan 12
Karen R. replied to Entony's discussion Movies about grief that actually understand loss — any recommendations?
"So sorry!πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”"
Jan 2

Β© 2026   Created by Ninja.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service