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Caitlin McGowan
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- Altoona, IA
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My condolences on your mother's passing. This has been a tragic year for all of humanity on numerous levels. It seems as if 2009 was marked or something. As if we're being reminded about our status. It's lovely that Michael's work was helpful in you…
The day Michael Jackson died I was talking with my brother on the phone. He said, "did you hear that Farrah and Michael Jackson died?" Actually, I thought he was joking as is his nature to do. It was definitely unexpected. One of the things I had wa…
For those of us who are having a difficulty coping. I am very upset at this and I think I need some guidance. I never met him but it felt like I knew him.
Stephanie, I know how you feel. It's such a sad story. I grew up listening to michael. We were only about a month apart in age. It seems to me he was so troubled and had no one that really understood him. Maybe he has found peace. I certainly would…
Hello. It's just before Thanksgiving. I'm still bent out of shape about Michael. Yesterday was a particularly bad day. I may not be in the right forum for something such as this as I may be less in a grieving place and more in an obsession. I NEVER…
For those of us who are having a difficulty coping. I am very upset at this and I think I need some guidance. I never met him but it felt like I knew him.
I'm sorry no, I don't have an account
Caitlin,
Do you have a twitter account? If so, Post this group on twitter. http://bit.ly/R7tp2
Thank you for your comments. It's nice to know I'm not alone here. Thanks for posting that video. I've always loved the song Billie Jean. I wonder if more people are going to join the group?
Michael's early and shocking death has touched the hearts of millions who loved him through his music. His life was tainted by so much sorrow amidst the stardom and fancy lifestyle he never had time for himself.
It saddens me to hear that there are…
For those of us who are having a difficulty coping. I am very upset at this and I think I need some guidance. I never met him but it felt like I knew him.
I added a video. The love for Michael is evident.
I once saw my dead pet golden retriever, Sweety. I was blow drying my hair a few years ago and I saw her walk down the hallway to my brothers bedroom where she slept when she was alive. I stuck my head out the door to see our living golden retriever…
I welcome anyone touched by his passing. He truly was a brilliant artist and a humanitarian. -Rest in Peace Michael
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- About Me:
- I'm 14 going on 15. I am overly sensitive and have never handled greif well. I think all the loss I've dealt with lately is finally manifesting itself. My aunt Vallery died a month ago and my pet bird about six weeks ago. I have also suffered from deppression since the age of ten.
- About my Loss:
- I'm not sure why but I feel terrible that Michael jackson died. I have literally cried every night since he died. I never met him but I grew up listening to his music. It felt like I knew him, because I could relate to him. I was picked on for most of my childhood and have emotional scars. It's just he was so young, the average life expectancy is 76 years in the USA. It just seems like he had a lot of life left to live. I well up when I hear his music and when I think about how cruel and judgmental people were to him. It is also saddening to think he had such a torchered life. I hope they find the doctors that killed him, and that they pay for what they have done. I truly beleive the world is now a lesser place.
- Are You a Service Provider? If Yes, please tell us about your service.
- I try to offer comfort and support to others who are suffering or un-happy , but no I am not a service provider
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- At 5:31pm on July 21, 2009,
Gail Richardson said…
- Hi Caitlin - was wondering how you are? I'm really sorry you had such a terrible childhood and hope that life is better for you now. There are some cruel people out there who are just too ignorant to make an effort with other people, so they bully them. Don't worry, there are some lovely people out there too and hope you meet some very, very soon.
Take care sweetie
Gail
- At 8:52am on July 5, 2009,
Diana Young said…
- Hi Caitlin,
Welcome to the community. I was hoping someone would start a Michael Jackson group. I grew up listening to his music. I am 50 as well and was shocked by his untimely death. Yes, he seems to have been so tortured. (((((hugs)))))
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@Mel &@Courtney - thx for the support. It helps coming here & reading posts by you all & others. It helps to know that I am not alone!
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For all of us that are suffering the loss a son or daughter.
@Mel YOur such an insperation when I come and read your posts...You have made it easy on me to have the fatih I do. I know that in time things will get better.....I am so glad that your doing good...and that you are talking to your dad in your own l…
Jan --
Thank you for your words....I try everyday to forgive myself and I also tell myself not to feel guilty, but it goes back to "I should of been there".
I sometimes think I need to find a griefing place here in town where I can sit down with p…
If you have that hole in your heart that you get when you lose the woman that you shared a body with....
Back in October 2009, my 21 yr old was riding his friend's motorcycle down a residential street when he was rammed into another car. Thank God the occupants of that car were not seriously hurt but unfortunately, my son sustained a massive brain in…
Greetings Amanda. Some people just dont realize how insensitive there comments are. I dont think they delibrately want to hurt us, they dont think before they speak. He who feels it, knows it. I had a parent from one of my children's class ask me if…
sorry to hear about your mom--and i tried reaching out to fred's friends but they are all couples now and dont want me around--especially since i am so sad and depressed all the time
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To One In Sorrow
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
The Light Beyond
The Gift That Freed Me To Give
A significant lesson for me has been understanding and accepting that our greatest gains often come through experiences in our lives that may be extremely painful. My father, Raphel Orval Beason, died less than four months before I was born at the age of 19 in an explosion at the Port Chicago U.S. Navy arsenal near Oakland, Calif. He was among 320 men killed on July 17, 1944, when two merchant ships blew next to...The loss of a son
Mother's Day will always be the anniversary of my son's death, no matter what date it falls on. May 9, 2010, the day I lost a piece of my heart. I have vivid memories of that day but they are brief glimpses only. He called that morning to tell me Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you! I remember being 250 miles away from my home, my other child and my family. I don't know...Try tapping, it works wonders...
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When a friend or family member experiences the death of a loved one, we quickly offer our condolences and help. Listed here are eight practical suggestions for helping a friend or family member that has just suffered a loss. 1. Offer to answer the telephone or answer emails at the family's home. Telephone calls and email can take up a considerable amount of time. Take messages and give information to friends and family. 2. Volunteer...Badge
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