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I too am grieving the loss of my curly-headed son who passed away on Thanksgiving Day from a drug overdose...he was almost 36. There are no words to comfort you but just know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as I am sure so many on t…
I am so sorry that you have to go through this horrible time too. First, I want to say that we have no control over our sons deciding to use; in fact, I know that you did everything you could just as I have. Sounds like you have had many years of wo…
Thank goodness other people have posted the dumb and insensitive remarks that have fallen upon their ears too!!!
I lost my son on Thanksgiving Day to a drug overdose which is hard to internalize but what people say can be so insensitive!
1. I don'…
Take a deep breath, call your doctor and get some help through medication or a good counselor and expect good things to happen in your life. You can stop the worry bug from inflicting you...just say "stop" and mean it and think of something you like…
I am so sorry for your losses during this time and just know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. My son overdosed Thanksgiving Day...this site has been a Godsend and has brought me so much comfort just knowing that I am not alone.
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My son died from an overdose on Thanksgiving Day and I am still facing each day with questions and a sense of loneliness that only a Mother can feel. The drug world is something that only an addict can understand and it will never make sense to us.…
My heart goes out to you Michelle as you traverse this long road. I am so sorry for you and your family to hear about your sister, Mindy. My son, Jeremy also had a long history of drug abuse since high school which ultimately took his life on this T…
I love this Gail because the piece brings me a lot of comfort during this tragic time in my life. My son, Jeremy overdosed on Thanksgiving Day and I still cannot believe that he is gone. I usually mourn on my own time now or with my husband sometime…
I am feeling very sad today at times, wondering why my son overdosed, what happened, could I have done something to prevent it? These questions go in and out of my mind. The drug world is so senseless and changes the person from that very moment the…
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- I am grieving the loss of my son, Jeremy.
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- He has been in the drug environment for almost twenty years which ultimately took his life.
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Losing someone to drugs
I lost my son, Jeremy to a drug overdose on Thanksgiving Day 2009.
Posted on December 24, 2009 at 9:49am — 3 Comments
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- At 1:19am on February 5, 2010,
Courtney Rice said…
- Thank you Charlotte. I appreciate your kindness. My thoughts will be with you as well; I lost my best friend to an overdose in 1990. We were both born on Christmas eve 1961, hours apart, and met at 5 years old. She was truly my sister and a sweet, beautiful spirit. She was in a coma for 6 days till I got to her, and she passed peacefully away while I was with her. It was a senseless loss, but I suppose her soul was tormented more than mine has been to do such a thing...actually it's still unknown whether it was intentional or not. I guess I'll find out when we are reunited. Anyway, I can sympathize somewhat with your loss as well. Sincerely, Courtney
- At 11:10am on February 3, 2010,
Charlotte said…
- Thank you Michelle for your comforting words! I hope you are having a better week and just know you will be in my thoughts and prayers as we traverse this long road. Thank goodness for this site.
Charlotte
- At 9:56pm on January 26, 2010,
Michelle said…
- Hi Charlotte. Thank you for your post. i am so sorry for your loss. I know I can not say anything to make you feel better. I know you can relate to the feeling of helplessness when your loved one is using drugs. We always felt like we were going to get "that call", but always would keep a sense of hope in our hearts that she would get better and stay clean. When we did get "the call" it was the most horrible time in my life. My Sister's and I are all very close. I seen what my Mom and Dad is going through and I know they are on auto pilot most of the time. I am sick for them too. I wish that they would not make these prescription drugs that they do and gove them out so freely. I feel like it is all about the money and they do not care if someone dies or not. It really makes me angry. Again I am so sorry for your loss of your son. I hope you continue to find comfort and realize that he is not in hell anymore and not suffering from the drugs. God Bless 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.
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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
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