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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: grieving a suicide death of my son [View all]MissKat
(223 posts)43. words never seem enough
Just remember, E quite
His suffering is over. Some people survive a brain tumor, and others don't. Some people survive mental illness, and others don't. What your son battled was no different than a severe brain tumor.
Do positive actions and do them in his memory. Do positive actions and do them to push yourself forward.
this too, shall pass. Right now the waves are still tossing you and you're losing your breath. Soon, the waves will slow down and you'll be able to manage. You'll manage even though there will still be the odd rogue wave that tosses you and throws you under.
It just takes time.
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So sorry, but channeling your efforts in this way would be fantastic for so many reasons!
Eliot Rosewater
Jul 2022
#2
I sm so sorry for your loss. It is a worthy cause to put your focus on. I hope it helps you.
onecaliberal
Jul 2022
#3
MSNBC did a documentary on Raskin and his work in the aftermath of his son's death.
femmedem
Jul 2022
#48
Jamie was also my first thought. I think the committee has helped him deal with his son's death
Frustratedlady
Jul 2022
#83
I'm very sorry for your loss. I lost my sister to suicide in 2017. Find a grief counseling group if
sinkingfeeling
Jul 2022
#17
My deepest sympathy to you. My stepdaughter has an autistic son. He won't take all his meds,
Karadeniz
Jul 2022
#19
I have no words to add to all those postings above. Just know that this is a safe place for you
alwaysinasnit
Jul 2022
#29
You picked the right place to post. Many many wonderful people here to listen and talk to you.
housecat
Jul 2022
#40
So sorry to hear about your son. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ thank you for sharing and know that you are loved
a kennedy
Jul 2022
#44
I am so sorry for your loss. My daughter is bi-polar, so we have come so close to losing her.
mommymarine2003
Jul 2022
#50