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There is so much going on in this world today that I felt compelled to post a short message saying that my thoughts and prayers are with the victims, victims' families of the Las Vegas Strip…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ayodele Shaihi Dec 4, 2017.
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Joy left a comment for Madison Cornman"Dear Madison, I was so sorry to read about the loss of your mother. It's the hardest thing to lose a mom at any age, as I lost mine last year and I'm in my 40s and I'm still not recovered. I cannot even imagine what you and your…"
Joy left a comment for Jade Rogers"Hi Jade, I'm very sorry you lost your husband. If you go to Groups at the top of the page and click on that, there is a group called Lost My Spouse and I think you will find the folks there very supportive. It probably makes more sense to post…"
Joy left a comment for Frances Koonce"Thanks for your message Frances. I just saw it. I appreciate your kind words. God bless you. I don’t post on this site likebI did when my mom first died. It’s still hard adjusting to her not being here. Her death has helped…"
Joy replied to Xavier's discussion I Lost My Mother this Year on July 1st..."Xavier, your post touched me in a way that only another grieving person can understand. Our situations are very silmilar. I cried reading it because I can feel from your words how much you love her. I love my mama too. We were extremely…"
Joy replied to Xavier's discussion I Lost My Mother this Year on July 1st..."Hi Xavier, I’m so sorry you lost your mom. That to me is the worst pain In the world. My mama died last May and I’m not the same person either and will never be. Like you, only God has kept me going. If not for him, I would’ve…"
Joy left a comment for Crystal K"Hi Crystal, happy birthday. My birthday is also tomorrow and I also dream of my mom occasionally. I dreamed of her last night. She's been gone a little over a year and it's not gotten any better for me. I'm functioning, but I think of…"
Joy replied to Virginia G's discussion Griefshare support groups"I did attend a Griefshare support group. It's a mixture of group discussion and videos of people from different walks of life who have gone through the grief process. Overall, I would say that I'm glad I did it because I needed to openly…"
Joy commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Thanks Bluebell. My thoughts and prayers are with you too. My condolences to you and your sister on the recent loss of her husband/your brother-in-law. "
Joy commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"I haven't posted on this site in a while, but since May 17, 2018 will be one year since my dear mom went home to be with the Lord, I thought I'd post a note to say how much I still miss and love her. Those words don't…"
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Tribute to Our Moms
This group is dedicated to those special women who are our biggest fans, loudest cheerleaders, and life’s leaning pole.This group is dedicated to our mom, whose sacrifice began at birth and ended at death, but whose love lives forevermore!See More
Ayodele Shaihi replied to Joy's discussion Recent Events"This is a good message. Many are suffering. "
Dennis C. replied to Joy's discussion Recent Events"Just some things to think about.
Will Suffering Ever End?
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS
“God . . . will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain.”—Revelation 21:3, 4
WHAT THAT CAN MEAN…"
karyl curtis commented on Joy's blog post Grief Share Support Group"wish there's such a 'counseling session ' here in Phil. for it,s unusual to go to a psych even...yup, people who didn't experience the same things might try to comfort you in a not so typical way..spoken words means a lot.…"
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- About Me:
- A daughter who misses her mama very much.
- About my Loss:
- My mom died. I was her caregiver for almost three years, but she and I lived together even before she got ill/became disabled.
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Grief Share Support Group
I attended the first in 13 sessions tonight with a group of people from all walks of life. The meeting was very therapeutic. Of course when they had us introduce ourselves and talk about our losses, I broke down when I talked about losing my mom three days after Mother's Day. But it felt good to be part of a group where others understand your feelings and the trauma that you experienced. There were quite a few tears shed among the group but I'm happy that I was able to find a group close to…
ContinuePosted on October 11, 2017 at 8:35pm — 3 Comments
Don't worry!
Since my mom died in May, I haven't been to church except maybe two weeks after she died and then the pain of her death was still so fresh (it still is, as it'll be 3 months since she died next Thursday), I couldn't stay for the whole service. I packed up my things and left. I felt completely alone, yet I did not want to be around anyone. I felt that if I stayed I would've just started bawling and wouldn't be able to stop.
Today, was the first time I've been to church in months and…
ContinuePosted on August 13, 2017 at 2:06pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 7:53pm on June 28, 2018,
Crystal K said… Thank you Joy. Happy birthday to you as well! Hope we find a little joy on our birthdays even if we are missing our moms more.
- At 2:49am on October 3, 2017,
Paul said… - Joy, thanks for the kind words and prayers regarding the loss of my Kathy. My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to you for the pain of losing your mom. I definitely found comfort and understanding by being on this site. We are all in a situation we neither wanted or deserved. You are right about our loved ones not having to put up with the crap that seems to be getting worse everyday. My only wish is that I was with my wife either in this life or the hereafter.
- At 8:49pm on August 5, 2017,
Keleigh said… - Thank you for your kind words... My heart goes out to you and well. You are so right, it does feel like being orphaned. I don't feel like a daughter anymore so it's like a piece of me died with them. Watching mom did the Cheyenne strokes breathing was the worst. I called hospice at 4:30am when it started and she passed at 8:45. They arrived right after she passed. It really does make you fear so much. I'm scared for my children, completely over protective. Scared to lose anyone else. The fear is draining. I feel robbed most days... But I remind myself even though I only had them for 36 years I'm glad I at least had that. My daddy packed in enough love for 100 years but I still miss talking to him every day! I'm with you in grief. Feel free to chat any time!
- At 8:49am on July 5, 2017, Heather said…
- Thank you Joy for your words yesterday. It meant a lot. Sending you hugs, take good care of yourself...
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Theresa commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Sorry should say sit with my mom.
I'm a bit nervous about the mass this morning, I just want this day over.
I figured I would go to the mass, stop at the small place where she used to go everyday for her friends and she was friends with with…"
Theresa commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Three days Brett, it will come and it will go, I just want time to go fast for once.
Eight more days for you also, I'm sure you feel the same, like going over and over that day in your head, shamefully I can't remember because I was in so…"
Avi commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Hi Selv,
Your words really touched me as I also cremated my mother and scattered them in holy river of Ganga. I live in India so here the ashes are mostly scattered in holy river.
Like you I also wish to complete my journey on this earth…"
Daylight commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Hi, Theresa, it is always very hard. I think every season is difficult. After Christmas, here it will be summer. Although summer is a beautiful season, I will feel sad because my mom died in January. Plus, the weather gets extremely hot, and…"
Theresa commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Well as I sit here in bed at like 930 tomorrow is the yearly mass I hate to say yearly but it’s the third year for my mother and I have a mass said every year for her. I know I’ll be sitting in church and when they say this mass is being…"
Brett Bowman commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"What's hard is that, even if we don't celebrate it, the rest of the world will. I can't get away from the Christmas music and decorations. That's okay. The world shouldn't stop celebrating Christmas just because it makes me…"
Linda Engberg commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Joe,
Thank You so much for sharing you OBE. I have read a lot of books on it and saw the movie Heaven is for Real. The one book I like is Hello from Heave by Bill & Judy Guggenheim.
Two days after my Husband died I had 1 message on my…"
Linda Engberg commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Joe,
Thank You so much for sharing you OBE. I have read a lot of books on it and saw the movie Heaven is for Real. The one book I like is Hello from Heave by Bill & Judy Guggenheim.
Two days after my Husband died I had 1 message on my…"
Daylight commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Brett, praying is all we have now. I hope it can helps us cope better. I've always loved Christmas but this year I don't feel like celebrating it. I haven't decorated my house, and I haven't got a Christmas tree. I just…"
Brett Bowman commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Yes, it's true that I was blessed to take care of my mom, but that only makes saying goodbye harder. Losing our moms is never easy for anyone, but for some of us who find our way here, our moms may have been the center of our lives. That's…"
Brett Bowman commented on Karen's group I miss my Mom!"Thanks, SelV. I wish there was something I could say something to make you feel better. I wish there was something you could say to make me feel better."
joe kelly commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."I feel compelled to share my feelings, beliefs and philosophical thoughts with all of you not only because we share the same bond of sufferings, wants, and hopes, but most of all we share the experience of true love for the one we lost here on…"
joe kelly commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Our world is governed by science and most scientists say if you can't see it, it doesn't exist. Yet most agree that there are many other dimensions we can't see or detect. Huh? I had great respect for Steven Hawkins at one time. He…"
Denise Lavoie commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."You are right people dont get it.The sadness never goes away.I am gratiful the support is here."
Linda Engberg commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Hi Denise,
I learned a lot of things on this forum. The important one is everyone found their true SOULMATE and lost them. The world just doesn't understand why we don't want to carry on without them. THEY WILL NEVER GET IT.
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Denise Lavoie commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."The story about the whales is amazing.There are so many things about death I dont understand.I do know each day with out my husband is too hard to bear.I am very busy and active but l have a deep yearing to be with him.This will be the 3rd holiday…"
Linda Engberg commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Joe,
Thank you for your post. I like Morgan gave me a lift. I have often thought about suicide but have no intention of doing away with myself because of my religion. I will not take the chance of never seeing Julian again
I too do not go to the…"
Aimee Hall Fuszard joined Karen's group
I miss my Mom!
If you have that hole in your heart that you get when you lose the woman that you shared a body with....
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