Parentless

I wonder if I'm alone in this one. I know a lot of people here have lost parents but I wonder if I'm the only one who has lost both. Car accidents and such will sometimes take both parents but I wonder if anyone has lost a parent, held onto the second one so dearly, then lost them too. I'm an only child and I have no one to share my experience with. It's a heavy load and wanted to see if anyone else has a similar one to carry.

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Permalink Reply by G. on January 31, 2012 at 2:31pm
I've lost both as well. It's an awful feeling isn't it? I'm sorry for your loss...hope you can find some peace.
Permalink Reply by Janet Eccles-Scheffel on February 13, 2012 at 7:40pm

I lost my father when I was 8 years old. This resulted in my being even closer to my mother than I think I would have been otherwise. I was blessed to have had her in my life for another 40+ years, until she passed on Sept. 3, 2011. I feel orphaned - which is pretty silly if you consider my age. It is never easy to lose a parent.

Permalink Reply by G. on February 13, 2012 at 8:39pm
I feel orphaned too and am in my forties. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Permalink Reply by Theresa on February 14, 2012 at 6:29pm

Thank you both. I lost my father when I was 12 and my mother when I was 15. They were difficult losses to take at such a delicate time in life.

Permalink Reply by Mattie on March 24, 2012 at 6:16am
You are not alone.I lost my father when i was 23 i was in the middle
of my college final year exams he was 61. I am in my early 30's
and just lost my mom 3 weeks ago she was 64.

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