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Lost a parent, Death is NOT bad.
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About two years ago, I lost my mother to alcoholism. I don't remember most of my K - 6 years, due to maybe stress. I hate to sound like a jerk, but it was much more of a good thing she died. She was freed from a terrible prison, and my family was relieved of an incredible burden. I'm still left with a lot of the emotional damage 'she' caused. But I don't get mad at her, or anyone else. Because it really wasn't 'her' it was some other woman brought out by alcohol. The site of her lying on the couch, dying slowly was so horrible. So I'd usually come home, do some internet stuff and leave to go out to a place in my area where it's good to go bicycling, and be with nature. I can't believe how much time I spent there. Though I am not Christian, I do believe in life-after-death, and I'm very comforted by the fact that she's out there, watching over me. In a way, I kind of envy her. She knows the answer to one of life's greatest questions, so I think I'll enjoy seeing her again. It took me a matter of months to move on, and realize that it was only a bad thing if I looked at all the bad. Perspective is key. Sure, I wouldn't have my Mom be there physically at my wedding, prom, or graduation, or what have you, but that's not what's important. What's important is the good in it, and indeed the good that arises from any situation, for no one thing can be pure good, or bad. My Dad's since remarried to a wonderful woman. I was put on this Earth to learn, and learn I did. Hell, I know it sounds crazy, but when I 'talk' to her, I know she's listening somewhere.
Thanks if you read all of that, lol, Discussion anyone? Posted on 06/27/07, 01:12 pm |
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I lost my dad when I was 7 because he drank too much when he was younger. The bad part is, is that he was a wonderful daddy. He stayed at home while my mom worked. He was the sweetest, most caring man in the world and he was my hero, I love him with all my heart...
I don't remember most of my first through fifth grade years because I was still coping. My mom's bipolar disorder reared its head and she quit her job and laid around all day, not cooking, not cleaning...she didn't even make sure my brother and I went to school. My brother, who was 10 when my dad died, was soon after placed in a boys home because he had anger problems. It was only in the 8th grade that I could talk about him without hurting. I wish he could be there for all the major events in my life...if he were still alive I know things would be different. My mom's still single, but she's worked past the bipolar and got a degree in social work and now has a great job at a hospital. It's not crazy to talk to your mom, I do the same thing with my dad. I'll stare at his picture and ask him for help, or just tell him about whats going on. I hope things continue to get better for you. You can talk to me if ever need be. 
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wow.. you are really good with your words. im having a really hard time right now... my mom recently passed away.. in march of this year...
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ur right... i never thought of it that way.... i lost my father in nov. of 05.... and i always look at what i dont have him for...
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my mom died a month and a half ago i havent cried much but im sure it will start soon but she died of an overdose i dont know what to do yet so i am unsure of alot of things right now im looking for help plzzz
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