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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…"
Theresa joined Joy's group
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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joe kelly joined Katherine Ellis's group
Losing Someone to Cancer
This is for anyone who has lost somone to cancer. I lost my adopted Mom to breast cancer some years ago. She was everything I could have asked for. She loved me because I was just me. She also loved my family and children as if they were her own.See More
M Adams commented on M Adams's blog post Super blood wolf moon - lunar eclipse happening now"Watching it alone last night was sad but I’m glad to have seen it."
Trina Mamoon left a comment for morgan"Dear morgan,
I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you today (January 21st) on the seventh anniversary of the passing of the love of your life. I know that “life” as we live it now after the death of our beloved spouse is worth…"
Brenda Ann left a comment for morgan"Dear Morgan,
You said, ”What the hell happened to him. Where is he? I want to know and I know that is impossible.” I noticed these 2 questions that you asked and noticed that you don’t feel it is possible to find…"
Linda Engberg commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Joe,
What a beautiful picture of you and your wife and your gravestones will hold both your bodies but you souls will be united in another realm.
Morgan,
You will be in thoughts my tomorrow as you try to make it through the…"
M Adams posted a blog postSuper blood wolf moon - lunar eclipse happening now
The moon should appear at its reddest at about 9:12 p.m., with the event lasting until about 10:40 p.m.Kelly encourages people to take a look. "You know, stop and look up and really think about [how] we are on this huge planet, moving around in space and there's very few times that we can actually be reminded and feel the effects of that," she said.See More
morgan commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."This website is like a secret world we inhabit where the platitudes and scorn for not fitting in are understood as hogwash. We know better than anyone on the outside of our grief how this has affected us. I am so tired of being labeled…"
Nancy commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Lovely pictures everyone. Thank you for sharing. I am in the same boat. I just exist. "
joe kelly commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."I,m grateful that I found this site. It's sort of like besides my family, you all are the only friends I have left. I do have a couple that are long distance, but don't get to see them very often. All my so called local…"
joe kelly commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Here's one of our permanent bed with names blocked out."
joe kelly commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Linda,
We went on that same excursion off a cruise in 2003. Here is a pic that was taken on the ship when we renewed our vows at a ceremony performed by the Captain."
Linda Engberg commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Morgan & Joe,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You put into words the horror I go through everyday. Going on year 7 without my Husband Julian. He was my whole life and I want to be with him but I can't. If I didn't believe in God I…"
morgan commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Joe, 49 years is a long time. Long enough to embed yourself in each other and there is nothing that will soothe the tearing apart of that union. I knew my husband for 55 (since 2nd grade) and we were together for 35. Long…"
joe kelly commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Morgan, Monday will be a very tough day for both of us. It's one year for me which seems like one long day, and six for you, which scares the hell out of me thinking about how long do I have to be here before I go to her. It seems like one long…"
morgan commented on Jon-Paul Ackerman's group Lost My Spouse..."Lets be honest. Death sucks. As I read the posts on here and I see how we struggle when we lose someone to death it boggles the mind how any of us keep moving. I keep saying to myself there is something I can do to make myself feel better and it…"
Kelly Lieberman posted a status"Can't sleep. Typical, my daughter goes back to college in the morning and I am having a hard time with that."
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