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My mother had a second stroke in August, since then I've been there for her daily, helping her recover and recooperate. After many twists and turns in her health, she passed suddenly this week.
My son will be 14 in a few days, and we're all still numb and grief stricken. My widowed (3 yrs.) boyfriend walked out on me today, as he could not take the wake.
I'm getting the shakes, having trouble sleeping and episodes of crying.
How do I pick up the pieces and get through my son's birthday and holidays? I'm trying to locate a local support group.
My son will be 14 in a few days, and we're all still numb and grief stricken. My widowed (3 yrs.) boyfriend walked out on me today, as he could not take the wake.
I'm getting the shakes, having trouble sleeping and episodes of crying.
How do I pick up the pieces and get through my son's birthday and holidays? I'm trying to locate a local support group.
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Maura45 has given all the advice I would post. She is right on about what she is telling you.
YOU are still in shock. Picking up the pieces takes so much time.
You are right to concentrate on your son's birthday. He is the positive aspect in your life that has remained constant.
The boyfriend might return after he has time to think about how this isn't about HIM... (If he has that capacity... and if not, he isn't good for you.)
You will have trouble sleeping, you will be shaky, and I guarantee you that you will cry... BUT - those are physiological reactions to your psychological trauma.
It will resolve in time. Like Maura said... do what you have to do... Meds, counseling, whatever...
I wish you so much during this holiday season...
I hope for your peace of mind as quickly as it can be granted.
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s too soon to even think about trying to go overboard celebrating, and your 14 year old son may know that. (He may not want to celebrate either). All I can say is that grief is a long rocky road, and you can only expect to survive together, one day at a time. HUggs, Rainbow
It is snowing today, and my eldest daughter is driving my younger daughter to the airport, so she can return to college. I think I'll take my son shopping for his birthday present today.
I will take that bubble bath and perhaps a glass of wine later tonight.
You are a very wise woman, and must have been through a similar trauma. I'm very thankful for your response. I have not heard from my honey and will not call him. I know his wounds are still healing from the loss of his wife.
I want to thank you for your sympathetic response. I will try to do as you said.
It is snowing today, and my eldest daughter is driving my younger daughter to the airport, so she can return to college. I think I'll take my son shopping for his birthday present today.
I will take that bubble bath and perhaps a glass of wine later tonight.
You are a very wise woman, and must have been through a similar trauma. I'm very thankful for your response. I have not heard from my honey and will not call him. I know his wounds are still healing from the loss of his wife.
I want to thank you for your sympathetic response. I will try to do as you said.