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Pamela Z Hoffmaster
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Losing Someone to Drug O…
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Missing my Son or Daug…
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- About Me:
- In a stable relationship for 15 years. Have 3 sons. 34, 30 and 19. Lost my husband and father to my First two sons in 1988 from a brain tumor. He was 35 and I was 32.
- About my Loss:
- Lost my 30 Year old son Justin to overdose on July 31st 2013. Its so Hard to even type the words. He was the most kindest caring loving person in the world. He was my hero. And I was his. He was the peace keeper in the family. The happy one who refused to worry, judge people or complain. The one to do random acts of kindness just out of compassion. Why do the good always die young? As I type this I am wondering if this support group is a good thing cause Im balling my eyes out. But Im going to give it a try. This grief is like no other. It makes you question yourself and things. Like why cant I look at his picture? Why cant I go in his room? What do you say when someone asks how many children do you have? Without having to go into an explanation. Im trying not to dwell. And pick up the pieces. And there are moments when out of sight out of mind works. Just don't know if that's healthy or prolonging the grief.
Groups
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Traumatic loss of an onl…
37 members
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Loss of a loved one to a…
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Being the Other Woman/Ot…
45 members
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Grief Counseling
141 members
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Sibling Loss
10 members
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Losing My Sister
5 members
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Losing a Sister
94 members
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Funeral Service
2 members
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I miss my Mom!
751 members
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LESBIAN ..GAY 2 SPIRITE…
15 members
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Loss of a child In memor…
29 members
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Too Young To Die
17 members
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Multiple Losses Group
324 members
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Zoom Grief Support
39 members
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Orphaned Adults
80 members
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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. https://www.ambrosiatc.comSee More
"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. https://www.ambrosiatc.com"
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.
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
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Pamela I am so sorry for your loss. In 2010 my 34 year old son died. The sharp razor edge of this pain does ease over time and getting from one minute to the next gets easier. Don't worry about what you cant do right now. Instead focus on what you can do. As to the how many children question, you will ALWAYS be a mom of three sons. If you feel like adding that one got his angel wings then do, if not, that is ok too. Give yourself permission to take any and all steps forward at your own pace. It was the greatest gift I have ever given myself. I do not think I would be in the place I am now if I had not learned that early on in my grief. Take care. I know you will find comfort and understanding here.
Pamela, you are NOT alone.. I pray that you find some measure of peace as time goes by. I have released that whatever you feel at the moment is ok so don't think about why you can't look at his picture etc. For a long time I would spend days reading and re-reading our chats and feel close, then suddenly, I wouldn't go near his pics and some days I would tell him, I am not going to think about it... its all ok, there really are no 'should s'.. I find this group the most supportive and empathetic and it has helped me deal with my loss as all are going through the same horrifying days. I welcome you with open arms and please post and share whatever you want. It DOEs help..love to you.