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Samantha Williams
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- Oceanside, CA
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Samantha Williams's Groups
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I Miss My Parent(s)
21 members
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I love my Dad.
79 members
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Traumatic, Sudden Loss
54 members
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Multiple Losses Group
29 members
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I created this group for people who may be grieving one or both parents. I lost my Mom and Dad within one year of each other. Dad passed away from Lung Cancer and Mom passed less than one year later from Pick's Disease.
Dear Daisy,
I'm really sorry to hear about how rough of a time you are having. Sept 30th was my first birthday without hearing from my dad, then his birthday was Nov 9th, then the first anniversary of his death was Dec1st. I know how rough it is. In…
For everyone that has lost their Dad.
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!
Profile Information
- About Me:
- I am a working professional and full time student pursuing a career in infectious disease. I would like to work for the CDC one day in the future.
- About my Loss:
- Four years ago, my grandfather passed away suddenly in an accident. The news took a great toll on my family, but my father had the most difficulty accepting his death. He began drinking excessively and finally, on Dec 1st, 2008, he succumbed to his alcoholism and died in his sleep.
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Samantha Williams's Blog
Little Brother
When my father passed away last year, he not only left me behind, but a five year old son as well. I have a brother, a baby brother, who I haven't been to visit not because I don't care for him, but because I dread visiting the home my father resided in. His room is still completely intact, after over a year. My step mother cannot even open the door, let alone clear it out. I have offered to help, but she is not ready to let go. so, I avoid their home entirely. Aside from that, my dear baby brot… Continue
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 1:36pm —
Holidays
I have to say the Holidays were a little easier this year than last. Last Christmas, I had just lost my father on December 1st to alcoholism after years of struggling. I refused to put up decorations, let alone eat, drink, shower, breathe. That's what it felt like. I had no one to talk to or turn to. Eventually, I started painting and writing and expressing my grief in that manner. It has definitely helped me to move on a little more each day. I still refuse to talk about it or him for that mann… Continue
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 1:31pm —
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- At 5:54pm on January 28, 2010, Trudy F. Evans gave Samantha Williams a gift…
Groups
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I love my Dad.
79 members
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Losing Someone to Cancer
56 members
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Traumatic, Sudden Loss
54 members
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I miss my Mom!
48 members
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Missing my Son or Daug…
47 members
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Multiple Losses Group
29 members
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I Miss My Parent(s)
21 members
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Tattoo Memorial
18 members
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Caylee Marie Anthony
18 members
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mY sOuLmAtE, mY bEsTfRiE…
15 members
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Lost Without My Mom
15 members
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Orphaned Adults
9 members
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for loved ones who have…
9 members
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Missing Michael Jackson
5 members
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Losing a Sister
5 members
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I lost my mother on February 9, 2010 to a cardiac arrest. She was my best friend. I was blessed to be born on Mother's Day. This year is going to be the hardest birthday. It falls on mothers day this year so i made plans to go on a vacation with my…
My mom died, August 17, 2009 of an apparent heart attack from heart failure. Her doctors never told me how sick she was and so I was blown away and am heart sick and lost without her.
I lost my mom a month ago. She was my best friend she passed away unexpectedly to a cardiac arrest.my grandmother my moms mother found her at 6am. I was blessed to have been born on Mother's Day which unfortunately for me this year my birthday falls…
If you have that hole in your heart that you get when you lose the woman that you shared a body with....
This weekend will be one year since my dad died, i haven't been on here in a while. I've been getting really down alot recently, and also angry. I can feel myself taking my anger out on my mum, and i know i shouldn't. I want to stop myself but i can…
Rachel, I have had two suicides, the first was in 2006 my youngest son shot himself, Then in Feb of 2010 my Grandson Hung himself. So this very fresh in my mind. To answer your question. To support your friend Just be there for her and Listen but do…
if you have lost someone by suicide post your thoughts here.
Jennifer - please don't feel guilty that you were taken in by your ex. So often the people we think we know turn out to be complete strangers and worse. I'm certain that you would have protected him had you any idea of what was going on. I'm so sorr…
I never in a million years thought I would be sitting here writing about the murder of my 2 yr old son.As Im sitting here my heart is broken because we are supposed to be gone before our kids.I dont even know how to put into words the pain I am feel…
My 2 yr old was brutally murdered on April 22,2009 by my ex-boyfriend.A person who me and my kids love and trusted.He used that to kill my son and sometimes I feel so guilty beccause I didnt protect my son.I told him no one would ever hurt him and n…
For all of us that are suffering the loss a son or daughter.
He was 38 years old. Not overweight really, but an everyday smoker. Never saw that coming. Him, me, none of us. You just dont think its possible to die of a heart attack at 38. Just a little clot in a coronary artery, thats all it takes. Its so unre…
After losing my father after a very lengthy illness i too lost my dog. Your writing is beautiful and inspirational. I am sorry that you feel such pain. My father left us piece by piece and I understand the numbness that goes along with loss. Did 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.
-Grace Noll Crowell
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
The Light Beyond
Bereavement Overload - Coping With Multiple Losses
9VCNMPFYEMUA How can anyone cope with the death of more than one family member when those deaths occur in a short period of time? What happens to the person who is grieving the death of a loved one, then loses a job, and has to move from their home or apartment because of financial conditions? Multiple losses occur more frequently than most people realize and they can complicate the mourning process. To begin with, it...7 powerful ways to deal with grief
An interesting article just came in from the singer and songwriter Barbara Lewis, and I though it was so helpful to those coping with the loss of a loved one that I am reproducing it here: As a long-time performer - singer/songwriter - many events from my private life have appeared in songs. When my brother took his own life, and many years later, when my beloved husband of thirty years suddenly died, I brought...How to find the perfect funeral poem
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My name is Steve Carter and I live in Glengormley Northern Ireland. I am writing to you today to tell you my story about my lovely wife and my fantastic children. I find writing this helps me through the heart ache and pain that I have suffered over the last 10 months. This is my story... I met my wife Denise while we were both travelling around the world. I was on my sixth year...Grief recovery course in Surrey, UK
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