Comments on: Lost: helping parents cope with the death of a child

By: Sandra Aponte Salazar

Sandra Aponte Salazar — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:16:32 +0000

Thank you for this post. Thank you for your take on the word “loss.” In my dreams, I always go to a place where I find my 3-year-old girl, Brianna, and then feel betrayed by the folks who were “hiding her from me all this time.” Every time, in those recurring dreams I convince my self there is no point in feeling betrayed when I am so overcome with the joy of finding her.

My grieving turns to joy when I help other parents avoid this feeling altogether. Every time I help save a child’s life (through a charity program) I get the double joy of seeing a child survive and the parent’s relief and happiness. They always extend a hug and in every parent arms, and in every child arms, I feel my little girl again.

By: Miriam

Miriam — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 02:14:15 +0000

Thank u for the article and all the responses. My 27yr-old Son died in a car accident. My world came to a full stop, my only daughter died several years prior. I have my days, but believe me when I say that there is no pain like the death of a child. His death left a void that nothing on earth will ever fill. Some days I wish I could speak to a Medium. Please tell me I am not CRAZY.

By: Miriam

Miriam — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 02:12:42 +0000

By: David MCGovern

David MCGovern — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:33:51 +0000

Thanks so much for this post. On this day, two years ago, we held the funeral for our 5-year-old son, Brodie. He died, in his bed, at home, after a prolonged illness (a genetic condition he inherited). This coming Wednesday (Oct 12, 2012), we will mark the 12th anniversary of our first child, Amber Rose, ‘going home’. I am struggling to come to terms with the fact we have lost both our children and what this means for my wife and I. Your blog posting was invaluable in helping me realise that whatever I am feeling, thinking or doing is a natural part of an awful journey. Thanks.

By: linda fredlund

linda fredlund — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:54:55 +0000

I lost my only child 11/12/08 – Life still is sometimes unbearable. Thank you for this post.
Linda

By: linda fredlund

linda fredlund — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:53:14 +0000

I lost my only child 11/12/08 – My life was and is still shattered. He was in his forties, no matter he was my baby boy. Thanks for this website.

By: ELLORA MALHOTRA

ELLORA MALHOTRA — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:10:11 +0000

your feelings are very moving.i have lost my only son aged 21yrs7mnths on 15.12.11.i am under medication. but i cannot cope with life any more.i just want to be able to go to him.my son left me in his sleep.But he did not have any health problems as such but doctors say it was heart fail,waiting for the final report.He was in final year of college.A good student,a musician and composer and afootball player.Two days previous to his passing he played football match. My present husband and i both have second marriage,my son was from my first marriage and my husband has a son and daughter from his previous marriage They are both married and live in other cities.But they are very close to him.My husband expect me to behave normally,which i cannot and sometimes even with medication i am becoming hysteric.Please help me and guide me. i have lost faith in GOD ,i used to pray regularly before.

By: Sheri Perl

Sheri Perl — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:06:19 +0000

I lost my son Danny on July 1, 2008 to an overdose. He was 22. In dedication to him I formed The Prayer Registry for parents who have lost children.

Please see my website http://www.sheriperl.com and read about The Prayer Registry. This free website service is dedicated to all of the families who have lost children, whatever age that child was when they passed. This site registers the anniversary day of our children’s crossing. The members of this online community,the Prayer Team, have the opportunity to honor their child’s legacy, connect with other bereaved parents, and participate in world-wide group prayer for every registered loved one on the anniversary day of their passing.

Please email Sheri at theprayerregistry@gmail.com to register your loved one on The Prayer Registry. I need only your child’s full name along with the date that he or she passed to insure that your child receives prayer every year going forward on the anniversary day of his or her passing.

By: Recovering from depression can be a catch-22

Recovering from depression can be a catch-22 — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:38:04 +0000

[...] are preceded by stressful events, and these events have two main themes: loss and failure. Loss of a key relationship through death, divorce or a break-up is a common precipitant of depression. A feeling of failure [...]

By: Gavi

Gavi — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:37:59 +0000

I appreciate your advivce,but when a child is ripped from you by suicide,a new set of rules apply.The stigma,keeps others away,and you truly suffer alone.It tears a pain apart caught up in much pain and confusion.The AFSP.com has support groups few and far away,for many and in not all cities.The Grief Digest is also wonderful at times as is their booklist,but anyway you put it,it is a lonely and very alone battle.Thank you.Gavi Stevenson