"Thank you, Karen, for sharing. Sad to say it is right on target...only another mother could explain the "new normal" we all share. ((((HUGS)))) to you and all the other moms grieving the loss of their "baby"."
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Laura Villarreal
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Laura Villarreal commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"Lisa, it sounds like you did just fine. When I am asked that question now I tell them "one, but she is no longer of this earth but now a guardian angel to many". If you fall apart that's really okay...we have walked in your…"
Laura Villarreal commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"Hi Vicki....I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my daughter (my only child) in May of 2009 (ATV accident)...she was only 33. This has been my personal experience as we all grieve differently: The loss of a child is the most difficult…"
Laura Villarreal left a comment for Sandra LaBonte"Thank you for the friend request, Sandy. I am here for you...hope you are doing okay and taking care of yourself.
Warmest regards,
Laura"
Laura Villarreal left a comment for Sandra LaBonte"Sandra, by being here for you I am helping myself...it is very therapeutic for me to reach out and share with you (and others) my own way of coping and moving forward on this journey none of us asked for. My daughter has physically…"
Sandra LaBonte left a comment for Laura Villarreal"I just don't know what to say, that's a lot to deal with only 2 days apart. I showed my boyfriend the photos of your beautiful daughter. I told him you help me so much just by knowing you are there. I'm new at this so i don't…"
Laura Villarreal commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"Sandra, my heart goes out to you! I lost my only child, my daughter, on May 25, 2009. She died from injuries received in an ATV accident...it was so quick and she was living far away from me. She was only 33 years old. Like you I did not want…"
Laura Villarreal commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"Marti, I am so sorry for the passing of your son. My journey of grief began 2 years ago on May 25, 2009. My only child, my 33 year old daughter Angela, died from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. She was in Alaska and I was in…"
Laura Villarreal commented on James Larsen's photo
Me and mom in 1979
"I love your hands on hers...I truly know and understand the connection you feel with your mom. Thanks for sharing!"
Laura Villarreal commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"Hello, Anne...it will be okay, really. These feelings/emotions will surface when you least expect them. I have come to believe I will feel this way the rest of my life. Most days I'm just okay and then I'm angry, confused, and my heart…"
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- I recently embarked on a new career (teaching) and am currently working on my certification. I am married; my husband is retired, USAF. I came to this website to meet other parents who have experienced the loss of a child.
- About my Loss:
- My only child, my daughter, was killed in a tragic accident on Memorial Day of this year. She was 33 years old. This has been devastating for me. My husband, her stepfather, has helped me keep it together but it is so difficult.
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Hello Everyone!
I have been riding the "emotional" roller coaster of grief since May 25, 2009 when my daughter, Angela, was killed in a tragic 4 wheeler accident. She was only 33 years old. The accident occured in North Pole, AK. where she lived with her husband. I live in San Antonio, TX which is our home town.
We were so close as far as mother/daughter relationships go. We called, texted, or emailed each other daily, sometimes several times a day. She was so happy...she… Continue
I have been riding the "emotional" roller coaster of grief since May 25, 2009 when my daughter, Angela, was killed in a tragic 4 wheeler accident. She was only 33 years old. The accident occured in North Pole, AK. where she lived with her husband. I live in San Antonio, TX which is our home town.
We were so close as far as mother/daughter relationships go. We called, texted, or emailed each other daily, sometimes several times a day. She was so happy...she… Continue
Posted on July 14, 2009 at 6:58pm — 5 Comments
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- At 6:46pm on May 10, 2011, Sandra LaBonte said…
- I just don't know what to say, that's a lot to deal with only 2 days apart. I showed my boyfriend the photos of your beautiful daughter. I told him you help me so much just by knowing you are there. I'm new at this so i don't know if I can help you, but I would love to hear more about your daughter also. sandy
- At 6:42am on August 31, 2010,
Jodi Denton said… - HI Laura,
My son died last month and I am struggling to live without him. Do you have any advice for someone like me who has lost their only child? I had another son acually but he was still born.. My other son Jesse would have been 20 next month... he was my best friend. I would appreciate your thoughts.
- At 2:07am on July 26, 2010, Jodi Denton said…
- Hi Laura,
Thank you for the comment you left for me. You have a beautiful daughter, I am sorry for your loss. I love the painting of her, it's really beautiful.
- At 4:56pm on February 25, 2010,
Kathy Martibello - Stieff said… - Your daughter is so beautiful, and I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm having a bit of a hard time navigating this site so forgive me if my response is short. Every night I pray for all the parents that have lost children, there is no greater pain. I will consider joining the other group too. Blessings. Kathy
- At 1:29pm on January 31, 2010,
Rochelle Kramer said… - Hi Laura,
Thankyou for the advice. My mom and I werent exactly on the best terms when she passed, so sometimes it's hard not to feel guilty. But, I know that it's just how girls are with their moms when their in their teens. I just didnt get the after part, the part where I realize how much she did for me and I get to reconnect with her and have an adult relationship with my mom. I had the realization, just didnt get the comfort part.
I am really sorry about your loss. A friend of mine, his 15 year old brother died 4 years ago. I remember his mom always talking about it with me. We connected because of it. From what I have been told, loosing a child is the greatest loss, I couldnt ever imagine. I am so sorry.
I am here as well, If you ever need to talk!
- At 10:04am on January 28, 2010,
pat martin said… - Laura Thank you for your response. I am still trying to come to terms with the fact that this is real, and she won't be here anylonger. My heart aches for her, we had a very special relationship also. We lost her Dad in 2002 and she and I have had to grieve for him the last 7 years. We were so happy at Christmas and then this. I'm not very computer literate, but I'll try to stay in contact. Thank you again Pat
- At 8:50pm on January 26, 2010,
Michelle said… - Thank you for the beautiful comment you left for me. I am so sorry for your loss and I seen what my Mom and Dad are going through. It is terrible! I have a daughter and I can not imagine the pain. I know how it hurts for my Sister, but my Daughter...wow! God Bless you and know I am thinking of you. Thank you for sharing your story with me.
- At 10:27am on January 26, 2010, Connie Pharr said…
- Laura...it is hard to explain but i know exactly what you mean. maybe he is doing the very best he can right now too. sometimes that has to be enough. i know at the time i wanted my husband to share in my depth of grief. of course he couldn't. he will only understand if he ever loses one of his children. i pray for his sake he never has to come to that understanding. take care, find something beautiful today because there is still lots of beauty in this world...
connie
- At 8:01am on January 26, 2010, Connie Pharr said…
- Laura, I'm so sorry for your loss and we are in agreement...we get better but we nver get over. I am also sorry that your husband can not give the support you are so badly needing at this time. My ex husband was the same. I think he just didn't know how. Men think they have to be so strong. Maybe he thinks by trying to get back to the norm of everyday life will help you do the same. Yes, he has suffered a loss too but he really doesn't understand. Not his fault. I can sort of step back and understand this now about John...at the time it was much harder to see. Stay in touch...connie
- At 2:47pm on December 17, 2009,
melissa whaley said… - it seems were are in the same boat
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Mary Chris Griffin commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"Rough afternoon. My granddaughter told me "the story" of the day my son, Gary, died. I am a nervous, anxiety ridden wreck. I did not know all of the details. I am sick at heart for her and my daughter in law, who were told very abruptly by…"
Mary Chris Griffin left a comment for Connie Vaughan-Kaplan"Connie, thanks so much for friending me. I'm delighted.
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Connie Vaughan-Kaplan commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"Marilyn - I know it is just hard to live without our children. To do anything. I understand all of your feelings. It is so tough to speak about your child when people just don't get it. It makes me feel like they are diminishing the greatest of…"
anna l. commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"Marilyn I understand how hard it is to go out. Those first many trips out after take a huge amount of energy because even if we do not run into anyone who wants to offer condolences, we worry ourselves sick that we will! Breathing seems…"
Marilyn Matthews commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"I had to go renew my license today and it was super complicated because of some new government regs..had to have my birth certificate, SS card, marriage licenses and some other proof of address....after all these years..had my license for 54…"
jb (jo) commented on Katherine Ellis's group Losing Someone to Cancer"i ment grief at yore own spead"
Hope Diamond commented on Christine Leakey's blog post Falling apart"I lost my baby sister only 2 and half weeks ago and I don't know how I am doing other than the anxiety is masking my true feelings and grief. I can't go to work its to hard to be by myself at all. I understand that you are using and that…"
jb (jo) commented on Katherine Ellis's group Losing Someone to Cancer"frief at yore own spead angela evn if it is slow its slow my grief its bean a yr now
never let any 1 tell u to get over it or forse u to get over it coz it willl mak u feal worse
all i no grief stinks it dose i lost my dad yea it hurtts lik…"
Hope Diamond commented on Christine Leakey's blog post Hello, Anxiety"First let me say that I am sorry for your loss and anxiety. I understand about the physical aspects that you mentioned. I get the lump in my throat, my arm and leg tingle, I feel like my heart is going to stop and I can't breathe. How did you…"
anne commented on Karen's group Missing my Son or Daughter"This sucks! I live across the street from a church. The church where the little 10 year old boy is being buried from. I want to run. You would think that after all this time I wouldn't react to these things. It just goes to show that time…"
Angela Denny commented on Katherine Ellis's group Losing Someone to Cancer"Thank you, Anna. After five months, most family members and friends don't want to hear about it any longer. I'm hoping that soon I will feel at least a small amount of healing. Thank you for listening and responding."
anna l. commented on Katherine Ellis's group Losing Someone to Cancer"Angela, for sure it is normal! I was in a sort of shock for a few months after my husband died just a year after our son. At three months after I was beginning to hit a bottom and stayed there for a long while. Everyone grieves…"
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