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  • About Me

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    HollyNRK

    Female, 36
    Philadelphia, PA, USA
    Member since November 18, 2007

    • About Me

      My Mom died Oct. 19, 2007. She was my best friend, my soul mate, my champion and one of the true loves of my life along with my son. She died while babysitting my son her "Bumpers" on a trip here to Philadelphia from Atlanta. She suffered a massive heart attack. The last time I saw her she was happily feeding my son peas, I was only going to be gone for 4 hours, and she was gone 3 hours later. The next time I saw her she was lifeless in the ER. I am devastated and many days I wonder if I can go on. I am married to sometimes great sometimes selfish man and mother to an amazing son who was born Dec. 2, 2006. My Mom was in the delivery room with me. Mom and I considered his birthday to be the best day of our lived because we experienced this miracle together. I love her still with all my heart.

      My Mom died Oct. 19, 2007. She was my best friend, my soul mate, my champion and one of the true loves of my life along with my son. She died while babysitting my son her "Bumpers" on a trip here to Philadelphia from Atlanta. She suffered a massive heart attack. The last time I saw her she was happily feeding my son peas, I was only going to be gone for 4 hours, and she was gone 3 hours later. The next time I saw her she was lifeless in the ER. I am devastated and many days I wonder if I can go on.

    • Interests

      None, now that my Mom has died. I used to love walking around the city and being a part of the Philadelphia social scene. All that has changed now, my life as I knew it and all those things ended the night I lost my Mom.

      None, now that my Mom has died. I used to love walking around the city and being a part of the Philadelphia

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  • Journal

    • Inlaws and Lack of Support

      Mood February 11, 2009 2:40pm

      I guess I just need to vent. Sorry this is long. My Mom was the best Nana. She was here whenever she could be to help out with Bumpers. She bought …
    • When does the pain end????

      Mood October 1, 2008 10:53pm

      I don't know how much longer I can take this.  It will be a year Oct. 19 since I lost Mom.  I cry for her like I lost her only minutes …
    • Exhausted

      Mood July 9, 2008 8:43pm

      It seems I only write in my journal when I am having a rough time.  Right now, life is not so good.  I am …

    • Awful Grief...

      Mood June 10, 2008 12:10am

      I am having a really bad day.  Last night I dreamed that my Mom was still alive.  I gave her a big hug and held on for dear life.  It …
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    • Well Done

      From susanash59 Wednesday

      Thank you for all you've done to make Motherless Daughters an amazing place to be... HUGS....



    • Prayer

      From debbieanngallegos November 2

      I hear and feel your pain...YOu were so blessed to have your mother in your life while you experienced marriage and the birth of your son.
      I was 15 when my mom died suddenly of an asthma attack on the way to the hospital. I am a mother of three daughters and even 24 years later I still miss and need her in my life. Her spirit will live on in your heart forever and sometimes it will be harder than others but remember how much your mom loved you. She would not want you to suffer so much. Find comfort and solace in your beautiful child. We (all motherless daughters) understand the profound and devastating loss of a mother, no matter the circumstances. Don't give up on life, someone is depending on you. I'm here for support if you need it. Take Care of yourself sweetie.your friend, Debbie Ann

    • Rainbow

      From LorT October 24

      Just wanted to send you a rainbow.

    • Hug

      From witchnell October 8

      hi holly,i am just popping in to say i will be thinking of you over the next few days,i know it is coming up to your mum's anniversary,it will be my dad's on the 31st of this month,and it is still hard even after 13years,it will be the 15th anniversary of my stepmum on the 16th,be strong my friend,love and hugs,helen.

    • Prayer

      From Elli7 September 30

      Keeping you in my prayers, with love and hugs, Ellixx

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      My Mom was my best friend, my everything, the love of my life. How can I live without her? I miss her so much! She was amazing, the best Mom and Nana anyone could ever wish for. I will love her with all of my heart for eternity.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      All day, every day. Crying is now a part of my life.
      Helping Others Considering
      Once I am able to function again, this is something I would like to do in my Mom's memory.
      Keeping Busy Considering
      How do you think of anything else but the loss of the most important person in your life? Distractions are not helping.
      Music Working / Worked
      I listen to songs that remind me of Mom. Either songs she loved or songs that have lyrics that I can relate to right now, songs that remind me of my love for her and of hers for me. I cry my eyes out while listening.
      Pets Somewhat Helpful
      My dog is a source of comfort as she was a gift from my mom, but she is jeleous of my son and so there is a personality confict there and I do worry about it. My mom loved her and her two malteses at home so very much.
      Prayer Not Working
      I prayed for Mom long before she died. I am praying for her soul now and I am sometimes really angry with God.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I have a great therapist. She is very supportive and I do feel marginally better after a session. But the feeling is fleeting and soon reality somes crashing back.
      Reading Working / Worked
      Remembering Somewhat Helpful
      All I want to do is remember my Mom but it is breaking my heart to remember so much... But memories are all I have.
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      I am from a family that consists of all men now that my Mom is gone. 3 brothers and my Dad and my husband and my son. My huband only has 4 brothers, no sisters.
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      Joined this group and it is helping. My therapist is also putting together a support group of young women like myself who have recently lost parents. The group will start meeting in January.
      Talking Working / Worked
      This is the only thing really helping me so far. I just want to talk about her all the time. I do not want to forget one detail about her.
      Time Too Soon to Tell
      How long until my heart quits breaking? How long until the pain stops? When I have the answers, I'll let you know. My guess is NEVER!
    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      Ballooned to 207 pounds when I got pregnant. I was at the high end of my weight when I conceived. I have 20-25 lbs left to loose to be at my ideal weight. Food has been my source of comfort, I have eaten non-stop since my Mom died in October. So devastated over her death. She had a heart attack. I am afraid that I am headed down the same road. I am apple shaped with most of my fat on my belly, back, and arms. Never can stick to a diet exercise plan!

      Treatments

      Atkins Diet Working / Worked
      Lost a lot of weight. It all came back. Too rescrtictive for me. Concerned about the high fat design of the diet.
      Counting Calories Working / Worked
      Works but I find it so tedious to write down every little thing I eat. I always end up getting frustrated and quitting.
      Eat Less Working / Worked
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      I work out sporadically. If I could just stick to going to the gym consistantly, I would be OK.
    • Open Fitness Goals

      Treatments

      Kickboxing Working / Worked
      Running Working / Worked
    • Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I have an adorable baby boy who was born Dec. 2, 2006. I am in love!

    • Open Asperger Syndrome

      HollyNRK hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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