... First, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. Losing your mom is tough and I think it is very normal to feel guilt. I lost my mom in 2003, my grandma in 2007. Both were devastating! It does get better...I still have dreams... ... (3 replies)
... hat stage of the grieving process where acceptance of the finality of death has not really come to you yet. You are still recovering from the trauma of his life, and grief for his death will come down the track. ... (4 replies)
... I know it probably doesn't help you to say that it was a coincidence and you are not the cause of his death. My husband died of cancer that had spread everywhere and I still feel guilty about what I could have done, although I cared for him day and night. ... (2 replies)
... fter we had an serious argument. I feel completely at fault for his death simply by the words I said during our last moments together. He left the house in anger and drove for about a half hour before the accident took place. ... (2 replies)
... My daughter was 10 and my son was 8. The accident wasn't really anyone's fault. It was just one of those stupid things that happen. ... (43 replies)
... I had to deal with guilt and grief of enormous proportions. ... (94 replies)
... Thank you for your kind words and support. I am in Derry currently with Gerards family. His brotherhas been so good to me and I could neverrepay his loving kindness. ... (6 replies)
... She was barely 40 years old, and was diagnosed with terminal cancer the day I received news of "good" scans for my own cancer. She lived for a year and 4 days after her diagnosis. Her last month in this world was hell. ... (31 replies)
... Please know that there is guilt within each one of us for one reason or another. ... (4 replies)
... year long battle with progressive kidney failure and ramifications of it. ... (1 replies)
... my name is Sherrie, I'm 22 and recently lost my boyfriend. I guess I sought this board out to help with the daily struggles I've been facing since his death. ... (3 replies)
... Im so sorry for your loss. We all wonder why and grieve differently. I lost my son in June he was almost 5 and I cant seem to move on either in most ways. I dont like to go to the cementary because its too hard for me. ... (10 replies)
... Karen, I am so sorry this is so difficult for you. My husbands death is new to me but the grief is so raw. I am living with guilt and pain because tho I loved my husband we were divorcing because he was full of rage and violence. ... (6 replies)
... Everynow and then when I stop by here to visit old friends on the lung cancer board I scan A few other boards so came across Piper's post. ... (6 replies)
... tsohl thanks I am trying real hard to deal with the guilt and have tried to find a grief counselor everytime I call I get machines but will keep at it. ... (94 replies)
... Dear Laylah, are they talking about the sort where it goes on too long, or the sort that is delayed and doesn't get going? ... (4 replies)
... at the same time as raising her son. Bio parents split when I was two and gave custody of me to her. ... (1 replies)
... don't be so hard on yourself to deal with it in a certain way. It is what it is and grief will take its natural course whether we fight it or allow it. Losing a spouse is a special kind of loss that maybe your family will not be able to relate to. ... (8 replies)
... I am so sorry for your loss. I have had many losses to deal with and I think the death of a child is the hardest. Maybe you are in shock and the reality has not set in yet. We all deal with grief in different ways but maybe it is a protection for you right now to feel numb. ... (6 replies)
... Crissy and to otheres that lost their dad. I know today has been very hard for you. talked to Jessica. she lives in New York and she said she took a long run and just thought alot of her dad. and how good he was. she is so proud the relationship they had. the special bond . ... (24 replies)