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November 13, 2005, 8:39 am PST

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My dad died a year ago with Hep C . He had a blood tranfusion many years ago when they didnt screen the blood. I'm in my late 30's to. Though my dad was never around much growing up. Before he died he spent the last 3years making it up and became a father I craved for all my life. I miss him and I know how hard it is for you. I'm thankful that he was a part of my life and my childrens lives for even just for a short time. I think in time the pain will ease up but just wanted you to know that I know how you are feeling and you arent alone.

I lost my mom 2 1/2 years ago and she was my best friend.  I used to think I was a strong person but now I feel like I am so vulnerable.  I am 39 years old and my 40th b-day is coming..I havent been able to get happy and frankly all the women in my life have either passed on or not very simpithetic.  I feel very alone and scared at this point.  My best friend and I just had a fallen out also.  Is there someone out there who can realate to this and help with this terrible feeling of depression and sadness? 

  

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November 17, 2005, 12:26 pm PST

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My dad died a year ago with Hep C . He had a blood tranfusion many years ago when they didnt screen the blood. I'm in my late 30's to. Though my dad was never around much growing up. Before he died he spent the last 3years making it up and became a father I craved for all my life. I miss him and I know how hard it is for you. I'm thankful that he was a part of my life and my childrens lives for even just for a short time. I think in time the pain will ease up but just wanted you to know that I know how you are feeling and you arent alone.

I feel your pain to the bone. My dad passed away in 1992 from a blood disease (polysythemiavera). He'd had the disease for years, but I never thought he'd die from it. We were very close, I barely knew my mother I was so close to my dad. I was 24 when it happend and my son was 3 months old, his last words were, I don't want to die, I want to watch my grandchildren grow up. I've never gotten over it, i've lost my grandmother and grandfather since, and 2 uncles and a cousin. But, nothing hit me like his death. I blocked out so many things in my life after that happened, it's really sad. Try to live in the moment and don't lose touch with what's going on in your life. If I wouldn't have had my son at the time I wouldn't have cared about going on. My husband was devistated as well, so it was hard for us to support each other. I cry a lot still, but I focus on good things, Im still having a difficult time getting close to my mom. If you have that relationship treasure it. I'm so sorry about your dad. My uncle is in the hospital right now with lung cancer, and the dr. had predicted he may not live much longer. I can't seem to stop crying about that, I guess it brings up a lot of the past when my dad was going through this. Good luck to you and your family. May GOD bless you and help you get through these tough times. I find it helps you to help someone else who is burdened with death to be there for them to talk to. Thanks for sharing your story. 

 
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August 13, 2007, 1:46 am PDT

Overcoming Grief

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My dad died a year ago with Hep C . He had a blood tranfusion many years ago when they didnt screen the blood. I'm in my late 30's to. Though my dad was never around much growing up. Before he died he spent the last 3years making it up and became a father I craved for all my life. I miss him and I know how hard it is for you. I'm thankful that he was a part of my life and my childrens lives for even just for a short time. I think in time the pain will ease up but just wanted you to know that I know how you are feeling and you arent alone.
sounds a bit like me. my dad died suddenly 2 yrs ago and we only became close during the last 5 yrs of  his life. due to many problems he had from going to vietnam he wasn't easy to live with. I am in my late 30's and it feels like he died yesterday and I so wish I could see him again, feels like it will never get better
 
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February 26, 2008, 2:43 pm PST

Overcoming Grief

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My dad died a year ago with Hep C . He had a blood tranfusion many years ago when they didnt screen the blood. I'm in my late 30's to. Though my dad was never around much growing up. Before he died he spent the last 3years making it up and became a father I craved for all my life. I miss him and I know how hard it is for you. I'm thankful that he was a part of my life and my childrens lives for even just for a short time. I think in time the pain will ease up but just wanted you to know that I know how you are feeling and you arent alone.
Hi there, I am truly sorry about the loss of your father.  I lost my husband 7 years ago and I was only 34. Today at 41, single mother with two beautiful teenagers I am thankful that my children are healthy, strong and here to keep me going.  I would like to share the words of wisdom from my elder (my grandmother)  when I lost my husband, " if you think this pain is hard now - wait til you lose a child".   I know that it's never easy seeing your loved one pass on but always remember your pain will eventually go away and you'll come to terms that your father is in a very peaceful happy place with no more suffering.  Always remember your father and how he would expect you to be even if he's not around.  What would he say to you?  He'll always be watching over you - keep that with you too!  Take care and My prayers are with you...
 


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