I recently lost my sister about a month ago. She died from complications of a heart defect she was born with. She would have been 42 in three weeks. I can't sleep and I have nightmares about her death. She was not only my sister but my best friend. my heart feels like it has been torn in two and I feel like she took a part of me with her. Everyone keeps telling me that she is in a better place and I know that but it doesn't help me. At times i feel like I can't even catch my breath that i miss her so much. Our family feels broken now and i don't know how to piece it together.

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Comment by Stephanie on August 8, 2009 at 3:51pm
hi ginger, i am so so sorry for your painful loss. when i lost my child last year, the most frustrating things were what other people said. i got SO MANY "she's in a better place". i know people say they're only trying to help and dont really know what to say. but they say stupid things, that yes, REALLy dont help our pain. yes, a part of you is with your sister, but left a part of herself with you too. you will feel that. a month is very recent, and its still very raw for you. its the time when the pain is unbearable. i agree with laura, seek professional help, maybe even an anti depressant immediately, to help you through the initial months. love jan
Comment by Laura Villarreal on August 5, 2009 at 8:26pm
Ginger, please accept my condolences on the loss of your sister. There are no words I can say to comfort you and ease your pain. I can tell you this--grief is a very difficult and heartwrenching process. And yes, she did take a part of you with her but remember, you have so much of her within your heart. Your family is broken but all you can do now is take it one day at a time and allow yourself to grieve...healing will find its way to you. Please seek professional help if you have not already done so; you will also find the members here very supportive and caring. I know I did; and remember to be kind to yourself.
Sincerely,
Laura

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