I love the picture of the two of you as I recognize the feeling of contentment in your face. It is just as I felt when I stood close to Christopher. Sending light to mix in with the tears.
Your poignant words of grief and love bring me to tears. Somehow, I miss Annie for you. And, I think you are courageous to share such deep feelings with the world. Wishing you peace and comfort as each season arrives. xo
Last Friday April 4 was the one year anniversary of losing our amazing son Nathaniel to suicide. I walk this dark road with you. Thank you for sharing your story.
We have had a similar loss, except I lost my husband...I know the loss of a child is way worse. On March 31s 2024t,Easter Sunday, my husband had a stroke, because the Dr put him on a blood thinner that he should not be on.
He lost the use of his left side but we were optimistic that once he got to rehab, he would get a lot better.
For 2.5 months I stayed with him in the hospital.
It was one complication after the other. He went through so much poking and prodding and got almost no P/T.
Anyway, I won't bother you with all the things that happened but I never thought it would end with is death.
He got 3 bouts of pneumonia and I know they didn't treat the last one aggressively.
It was horrible watching him breath and I have cried everyday.
He finally couldn't take anymore and asked to go on comfort care.
He lasted another day and on June 20th,at 7:24 pm , while I was holding his hand, he took his last breath...5 days before his 72nd birthday 😥.
The last thing we need to do is compare our grief to others. Loss is loss, Lois and I'm so sorry for yours. Thanks for the courage it took to share your story with me. I am honored by it. xo
My story is 100,000 hours long, gut wrenching, and dramatic. But I've never heard a better explanation than "I lost my north star". Mine died in late September, 2020.
When my precious son Emile, died by suicide, it felt like I passed away with him. In a way it was true, because my life with him, also died that awful day. Every date tore me apart, I howled in agony. I was sure I won't survive the hell.
Here I am, 19 years later and I did survive.
Sending you peaceful and positive thoughts. We are not alone.
Bless you. My mother heart breaks with yours. I hold space for all that Annie is to and for you, and you to and for her.
My heart is with you .
so
Heartbreaking. . .
I love the picture of the two of you as I recognize the feeling of contentment in your face. It is just as I felt when I stood close to Christopher. Sending light to mix in with the tears.
Your poignant words of grief and love bring me to tears. Somehow, I miss Annie for you. And, I think you are courageous to share such deep feelings with the world. Wishing you peace and comfort as each season arrives. xo
Thank you, Gael. I know what you mean...I miss Annie for Luca. And for all of her loved ones who are missing her, too. ♥
Just knowing she is not physically here with us makes me miss her too!
Let me know how those spring blooms do. ~hugs!
Last Friday April 4 was the one year anniversary of losing our amazing son Nathaniel to suicide. I walk this dark road with you. Thank you for sharing your story.
I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing your Nathaniel with me. ♥
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for reading it :)
Peace and comfort to you and your family. You never get over it ... but you do get better at living with it. Take care!
Thank you. ♥
Oh, Cindy. 💙
Deep. Yes, you'll count the days forever. May God soothe your heart.
Thank you. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
Heart breaking, Cindy. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you describe but I hope time brings more comfort.
Thank you, Kevin. I hope so, too.
We have had a similar loss, except I lost my husband...I know the loss of a child is way worse. On March 31s 2024t,Easter Sunday, my husband had a stroke, because the Dr put him on a blood thinner that he should not be on.
He lost the use of his left side but we were optimistic that once he got to rehab, he would get a lot better.
For 2.5 months I stayed with him in the hospital.
It was one complication after the other. He went through so much poking and prodding and got almost no P/T.
Anyway, I won't bother you with all the things that happened but I never thought it would end with is death.
He got 3 bouts of pneumonia and I know they didn't treat the last one aggressively.
It was horrible watching him breath and I have cried everyday.
He finally couldn't take anymore and asked to go on comfort care.
He lasted another day and on June 20th,at 7:24 pm , while I was holding his hand, he took his last breath...5 days before his 72nd birthday 😥.
I am 73 and when he died effectively,so did I.
Just existing,praying for God to take me.
I will pray you.
.
The last thing we need to do is compare our grief to others. Loss is loss, Lois and I'm so sorry for yours. Thanks for the courage it took to share your story with me. I am honored by it. xo
My story is 100,000 hours long, gut wrenching, and dramatic. But I've never heard a better explanation than "I lost my north star". Mine died in late September, 2020.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your north star...it can be debilitating, can't it? ♥
Thanks for your kind words Cindy❤️
When my precious son Emile, died by suicide, it felt like I passed away with him. In a way it was true, because my life with him, also died that awful day. Every date tore me apart, I howled in agony. I was sure I won't survive the hell.
Here I am, 19 years later and I did survive.
Sending you peaceful and positive thoughts. We are not alone.
It's amazing how the time that we thought we'd never be able to endure passes anyway. Thank you for your thoughts...sending love back to you. xo
I am so so sorry for your loss 💔
Thank you, Cathy. ♥