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Are you finding it difficult to eat right?

When you are grieving it’s important that you take care of yourself through difficult times. We’ve all been knocked off center and find it…

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I don't think I can do this anymore!!!!

I just want my dad!!! I can't do this!!! My dad was my best friend....I cared for him for 6 months...It's so empty in here....

Started by Dina Marie Gabriel in Untitled Category

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New Member

Hi. I am new. I lost my adult son, Casey about eight months ago. His death was accidental and was and still is a tremendous shock to my wif…

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Reply by Michelle Hudson

Are you finding it difficult to eat right?

When you are grieving it’s important that you take care of yourself through difficult times. We’ve all been knocked off center and find it…

Started by Diana Young in Health

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When Someone You Love Dies

A link to a brochure that discusses this topic with questions like these: 3 “It Can’t Be True!” 7 Is It Normal to Feel This Way? 14 How Ca…

Started by Dennis C. in Untitled Category

54 on Saturday
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How can I do this?

I lost my wonderful son on January 8, 2013. I am so hurt. Words can't describe the depth of grief. I keep asking why? Why, Lord? I get up e…

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4 on Saturday
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strange dreams part 2 of 2013

 my dreams r geting very strange they r         i had 1 of thm strange dreams again abot my dad i no the dreams r brevemnet dreams thy r my…

Started by jb (jo) in Untitled Category

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Why>

Why do the good ones have to be taken? My dad was such a wonderful guy, I just can't understand why he had to endure such pain and misery.…

Started by Daddysgirl in Untitled Category

5 on Friday
Reply by michael m

How to stop griefing

My grandma was a big part of my life, and now that's she gone, I feel so empty. I feel like I should of done more, instead of doing my own…

Started by Kelli Bevel in Untitled Category

0 May 15

Missing my grandma!

My grandma passed away this pass February and I am missing her like crazy. Help!!!!!

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0 May 15

Feeling Lost and Empty inside

My mother had been living in an assisted living facility since last Summer.  She was actually getting better and my and husband and I were…

Started by Carolyn Henton in Untitled Category

4 May 11
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Michelle Hudson replied to Michelle Hudson's discussion Losing friendships in the group Missing my Son or Daughter
"I'm so glad you and your friend were able to clear the air. Now maybe she can give herself permission to grieve the babies she lost. You can support one another. Unfortunately, that won't be the case in my situation. My "friend"…"
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jb (jo) commented on anna l.'s blog post Such sadness
"im so sory  anna i no whot u mean abot fone carls wen my dad died me andd mum foned evry 1 in th famly famly friens coz we did not whont thm finding out in the obitchery notic in the paper i cantt even set fooot in a hospilt now i cant i whot u…"
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Mary Chris Griffin replied to Michelle Hudson's discussion Feeling so broken in the group Missing my Son or Daughter
"Yes, I just had a friend tell me that she hadn't wanted to have anything to do with me, because I depress her and she can't handle it. She doesn't have a clue. The only thing that I can do is care for her through it. A care she's…"
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jb (jo) replied to Dina Marie Gabriel's discussion I don't think I can do this anymore!!!!
"i no tht fealing keli i miss my dads scrambled egggs on toaste he woz th only 1 it wud do it th way i lik it i tryed makng but it endied up bean creameded wish i mean both wear cremetaded th eggs even th tosaed woz cremated u cud evn eat uit now i…"
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Dina Marie Gabriel replied to Dina Marie Gabriel's discussion I don't think I can do this anymore!!!!
"I know Kelli,....I'm used to comming home from work and having dinner waiting for me....Now I'm not working and I don't know how to defrost....I'm re-painting his room now, and all of these memories just come flooding in..both…"
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Michelle Hudson replied to Michelle Hudson's discussion Feeling so broken in the group Missing my Son or Daughter
"Mary, we certainly share a common bond and understanding that others can't fully comprehend. It is like being thrust into a foreign land. I have learned that despite being a counselor, there is so much about human behavior that I…"
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Michelle Hudson replied to Neil C's discussion New Member
"You came to the right place, Neil. There is also a group, both online and in person, called The Compassionate Friends, for parents who have lost a child of any age. I also lost my adult son suddenly. He wad on a cruise with his wife and died of an…"
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Patricia Hoffman left a comment for Bonnie Jacobs
"Bonnie, I am so sorry, and I feel your pain, you are in my prayers.....Patricia"
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Patricia Hoffman posted a blog post

Going on our first vacation tomorrow since my 3 year old granddaughter Olivia passed....

I dont know how I am going to make it through it.........she was supposed to be there.............all I am doing is crying and wanting her back & missing her so much...........this is just wrong, she wasnt supposed to go before us or her parents........I dont know how I am going on everyday, other than the crying for the last 6 weeks, and looking forward to sleep..... :(See More
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Mary Chris Griffin replied to Michelle Hudson's discussion Feeling so broken in the group Missing my Son or Daughter
"Thank you so much for the support. It helps to know that you understand. I have so many critics right now, telling me what I should not do, should not feel, should not express and telling me what I must do, I don't know what to do. The one…"
6 hours ago
Michelle Hudson replied to Michelle Hudson's discussion Feeling so broken in the group Missing my Son or Daughter
"Yes, even the most joyous occasion can be emotionally and physically taxing. Yer somehow we manage to get through them. Congratulations to your granddaughter. You must be very proud of her just as her dad must be beaming his pride from heaven. My…"
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Mary Chris Griffin replied to Michelle Hudson's discussion Feeling so broken in the group Missing my Son or Daughter
"Hi, Michelle. I have just been contemplating the same thing. I am to go to my granddaughter's graduation Friday night. She is valedictorian of her class. The whole family will be present, but my son, her daddy, will not be there. Some how…"
6 hours ago
Mary Chris Griffin replied to Michelle Hudson's discussion Losing friendships in the group Missing my Son or Daughter
"I called my friend, who has been avoiding me, this morning. We had a long talk. The reason that she couldn't talk to me is that she hasn't dealt with the loss of miscarried children. She is hurting in her own way.  We now understand…"
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Mary Chris Griffin and B. Milt are now friends
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anna l. posted a blog post

Such sadness

Up all night,now making phone calls way too early.  I live on the west coast of Canada, a sister in Alberta, one in Ontario, one in New Brunswick.  All different time zones so by the time we got the news here it was too late to call any of them last night.  Morning comes 4 hours earlier in New Brunswick than here so I started there and moved westward telling each one after the other that our brother is dying.  2 days maybe more if the antibiotics stop his kidneys shutting down temporarily.  So…See More
7 hours ago
Kelli Bevel replied to Dina Marie Gabriel's discussion I don't think I can do this anymore!!!!
"Yesterday was really hard for me. I tried cooking me something for me to eat using the oven, however, it didn't work out, the stuff wasn't fully cooked, and I burnt my fingers. My grandma use to do the oven part for me, I miss her!"
8 hours ago
B. Milt replied to Michelle Hudson's discussion Losing friendships in the group Missing my Son or Daughter
"Yes, I too feel like a plague. It is like,,don't talk to her, cause it could happen to them. They scared. Well, they don't realize I am scared too."
8 hours ago
B. Milt commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter
"Linda, I love your letter. I used your words to email my daughter, sister and husband. I added this last sentence. Again, I pretend everyday in public, always remember that. When I am with you my family, I don't pretend and need your support"
8 hours ago
Mary Chris Griffin commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter
"So well said. All of a sudden nobody talks about my son who died Jan. 8, 2013, of a heart attack. No warning. Here one minute and gone the next.  Then he has disappeared from my family's speech, which makes missing him so much worse.…"
9 hours ago

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