Bereavement Support Group
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My father passed away on August 31st. I don't know if I am handling it well. I know I am still doing the things I used to do, but without enthusiasm. I have young children, so I can't lay around like I would love to do.
How do you get over the guilt? I know I am not responsible. I know there was nothing I could do. Yet there is this overwhelming feeling inside me that says I Should have done more.
My Dad was my rock. I was closer to him than anyone. He spent last winter with me and my family in NC. It was very nice.
I am angry at so many people, including him. He would NOT take care of himself. The VA hospital was mediocre at their best with his care. Vietnam made his conditions what they were. He was sick because of what happened there.
Of course, there is the looming issues with his estate....the inevitable arguments amongst the family. Not bad, mind you, more of committment issues and inability to make up minds.
I am physically sick. Who knows if it is stress induced or an actual medical condition. I am working on that.
Boy, I am long winded! Sorry.
Anywho....I am Amanda. I am 33. Mother of two boys - one is 3 the other is 7. My husband is a US Marine who will be deploying soon. Yes...added stress!
Thank you for reading.
How do you get over the guilt? I know I am not responsible. I know there was nothing I could do. Yet there is this overwhelming feeling inside me that says I Should have done more.
My Dad was my rock. I was closer to him than anyone. He spent last winter with me and my family in NC. It was very nice.
I am angry at so many people, including him. He would NOT take care of himself. The VA hospital was mediocre at their best with his care. Vietnam made his conditions what they were. He was sick because of what happened there.
Of course, there is the looming issues with his estate....the inevitable arguments amongst the family. Not bad, mind you, more of committment issues and inability to make up minds.
I am physically sick. Who knows if it is stress induced or an actual medical condition. I am working on that.
Boy, I am long winded! Sorry.
Anywho....I am Amanda. I am 33. Mother of two boys - one is 3 the other is 7. My husband is a US Marine who will be deploying soon. Yes...added stress!
Thank you for reading.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
When I lost my dad, it was like the end of the world for me too. It took me years to get over, and having two little children (after he passed), I was forcing myself to do things like celebrate holidays etc.
He was sick way back in the 70's when there wasn't much that could be done for certain conditions, and he never took care of himself either.
My brother-in-law was in Nam for two one year tours, and now that he is older, he has developed one disease after another that is being blamed on that. Also, about 15 years ago, he worked for several years at a neuclear power plant, and got "cooked" twice.
There is no magic way to get through grief or stress fast, we just walk through it one day at a time. I just want you to know that you are not alone.
Having young children did help me some, as I had to stay focused on them. Now that they are grown, and loved ones are passing right and left, it's a lot harder.
Just hang with us. Read, write, do what ever you see here to do, and hope that it will help. You'll find your way in time. Huggs, Rainbow