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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
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:31pm 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 9:52am 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)))))
Profile Information
- 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
Groups
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I love my Dad.
79 members
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Losing Someone to Cancer
56 members
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Traumatic, Sudden Loss
54 members
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I miss my Mom!
48 members
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Missing my Son or Daug…
47 members
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Multiple Losses Group
29 members
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I Miss My Parent(s)
21 members
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Tattoo Memorial
18 members
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Caylee Marie Anthony
18 members
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mY sOuLmAtE, mY bEsTfRiE…
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Lost Without My Mom
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Orphaned Adults
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for loved ones who have…
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Missing Michael Jackson
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Losing a Sister
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I lost my mother on February 9, 2010 to a cardiac arrest. She was my best friend. I was blessed to be born on Mother's Day. This year is going to be the hardest birthday. It falls on mothers day this year so i made plans to go on a vacation with my…
My mom died, August 17, 2009 of an apparent heart attack from heart failure. Her doctors never told me how sick she was and so I was blown away and am heart sick and lost without her.
I lost my mom a month ago. She was my best friend she passed away unexpectedly to a cardiac arrest.my grandmother my moms mother found her at 6am. I was blessed to have been born on Mother's Day which unfortunately for me this year my birthday falls…
If you have that hole in your heart that you get when you lose the woman that you shared a body with....
This weekend will be one year since my dad died, i haven't been on here in a while. I've been getting really down alot recently, and also angry. I can feel myself taking my anger out on my mum, and i know i shouldn't. I want to stop myself but i can…
Rachel, I have had two suicides, the first was in 2006 my youngest son shot himself, Then in Feb of 2010 my Grandson Hung himself. So this very fresh in my mind. To answer your question. To support your friend Just be there for her and Listen but do…
if you have lost someone by suicide post your thoughts here.
Jennifer - please don't feel guilty that you were taken in by your ex. So often the people we think we know turn out to be complete strangers and worse. I'm certain that you would have protected him had you any idea of what was going on. I'm so sorr…
I never in a million years thought I would be sitting here writing about the murder of my 2 yr old son.As Im sitting here my heart is broken because we are supposed to be gone before our kids.I dont even know how to put into words the pain I am feel…
My 2 yr old was brutally murdered on April 22,2009 by my ex-boyfriend.A person who me and my kids love and trusted.He used that to kill my son and sometimes I feel so guilty beccause I didnt protect my son.I told him no one would ever hurt him and n…
For all of us that are suffering the loss a son or daughter.
He was 38 years old. Not overweight really, but an everyday smoker. Never saw that coming. Him, me, none of us. You just dont think its possible to die of a heart attack at 38. Just a little clot in a coronary artery, thats all it takes. Its so unre…
After losing my father after a very lengthy illness i too lost my dog. Your writing is beautiful and inspirational. I am sorry that you feel such pain. My father left us piece by piece and I understand the numbness that goes along with loss. Did you…
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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,
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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
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An interesting article just came in from the singer and songwriter Barbara Lewis, and I though it was so helpful to those coping with the loss of a loved one that I am reproducing it here: As a long-time performer - singer/songwriter - many events from my private life have appeared in songs. When my brother took his own life, and many years later, when my beloved husband of thirty years suddenly died, I brought...How to find the perfect funeral poem
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