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Recent Death of 2nd Child Seems Unbearable

beardude
beardude
In May of 2015 I lost my 25 year old daughter in a car accident. She has 2 beautiful daughters and I find myself not being able to imagine how they will make it without her. ( My grand daughters are 1 and 5 ). Our family had just began to feel small amounts of happiness after the death of my oldest daughter in 2000. My marriage is not doing well ( moving out next month ). I have never tried support groups, but I honestly don't know what else to try. Any words of encouragement would be appreciated greatly :-)
Veronica77
Veronica77
I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost many people (parents, boyfriend and a few close friends). I have never lost a child which must be extremely painful. Time does heal. I am a person of faith and believe my loved ones are waiting for me "on the other side" where they are no longer in pain or suffering. (((Big hug)))
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I can't imagine what you're feeling Bear... Big hug for you and a blessing...xo
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
This is info on bereavement in Tennessee... If you call they should be able to refer you to a group close to where you live if you're interested in seeing someone Bear

http://www.wth.org/misc/grief-support-services
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
There are also MeetUp grief support groups that are free... They could also point you to groups close to where you live... Another hug

http://grief.meetup.com/cities/us/tn/nashville/
deleted_user
deleted_user
Dear Beardude, I am so very sorry for your deep loss. I lost both my parents within a month of each other. One expected, the other, completely unexpected. I have known others who have lost children.
I hear the pain of this loss is like no other. A support group with other's who have lost children is probably the best next step.

I feel my parent's presence in my life everyday. I feel them close. That brings me some peace. It tends to come in waves. I'm okay, or I think I am, and then a song will play, or I will meet an old friend and relive the entire process and go through it all again.

Take care of yourself. Again, deepest sympathy. Hugs
beardude
beardude
Thank you all for you support. I am definitely going to look into a local support group as i am finding even typing out my feelings does help in some small way. Thanks again , Bear
starlighttar22
starlighttar22
I lost my two daughters a year apart. The last daughter passed away on September 19th, 2013. She not only passed away, but the disease of ALS was so painful to watch. My vibrant beautiful daughter just become weaker and weaker, until she could not eat, hold her head up, or take care of herself in any way. She was hoping for a miracle, but it did not come.
The loss of a child is the worst possible loss. The fact that you are still seeing answers and have love and compassion, shows how strong you are. Some people never recover from such a loss as you and I have known. But we are strong people, and will somehow make it through.
afreimann
afreimann
I am so very sorry for your loss, I'm afraid I can not soothe the pain you feel though I wish to God I could. Cry as you need to, tears are healing and cathartic and can at least bring you some modest relief. Continue to share how you feel. Scream, beat up a pillow, boldly ask God "why?". Hang in there, you are not alone.
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