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losing both of my father figures is a unique loss to me and my sister only, within my family, my mother lost her soulmate (my stepfather) and an ex-husband, my step brothers and sisters lost their father but ,my sister and I lost our father - the ma…
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Let me be sad, Don't try to change the subject, Comfort would be nice, but don't try to change the subject. My tears are warm and soothing and healing. What a relief! it is to cry without judgement or intervening but some comfort, from a world th…
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Taking one day at a time, reducing the stress in my life and trying to do things that make me feel good. I watch heaps of tv and eat pizza and chocolate and icecream and I don't feel guilty ha ha! I don't stress if there's washing up to do, if i don…
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I lost my biological dad, my stepdad and my great Aunt all in January this year, I'm still struggling to work through everything, it has been one of the most testing times in my life. This support group is lovely though and very soothing - thanks to…
September 23, 2009
I am creating this site for the many of us who have suffered several losses. I lost my mom, dad, grandma(2nd mom), grandpa, my beloved dog and divorce. Many of us have lost more than one person or event. Come share!
September 23, 2009
Hi all I lost my biological Dad and my stepdad within the space of a few weeks. This was 8 months ago and I'm still reeling. Reaching out in as many ways as I can to find comfort and support. It is soo good to feel not so alone in my grief and all t…
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About my Loss:
I lost my dad, my Great Aunt and my stepfather in one month.

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Kate

Let me be sad

Let me be sad,
Don't try to change the subject,

Comfort would be nice,
but don't try to change the subject.

My tears are warm and soothing and healing.
What a relief! it is to cry
without judgement or intervening

but some comfort, from a world that ignores sadness and suffering,
would be really nice.

Posted on September 26, 2009 at 10:59am — 1 Comment

Kate

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Hi all, I'm a newbie to this group
I lost my dad in january this year, then my great Aunt and then my stepdad all in the space of a few weeks.
I'm still working my way through all sorts of emotions.
Anxiety, stress, lonliness, depression, anger - wow I've never expressed my anger until now, I've started punching my bed and beating up cardboard boxes.
Lots of past issues are rearing their heads - I've realised my relationship with my mother is no where near what I was telling myself it was, and I… Continue

Posted on September 23, 2009 at 10:31pm — 1 Comment

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At 3:49am on October 19, 2009, Katherine Ellis said…
Kate I saw on the main page that it's your birthday. I hope you will be able to find some kind of happiness in this day.
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Katherine
At 3:31pm on September 25, 2009, Janice Shapiro said…
hi kate, nice to meet a friend. my anxiety is shocking. too much loss. how do you cope. im on an anti- depressant, it helps. im also in therapy, i dont know if that really helps. what helps 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,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.

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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...

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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...

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