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kriss L  

It's been a while

It's been quite a while since I've posted here. I wanted to at least thank everyone for the kind words and helpful and positive thoughts. My grandfather passed the 28th of november, it was rather difficult, and it was cancer. I consider myself lucky to have been able to talk to him and say my goodbyes before it happened, I hope anyone else ever faced with something like that would get the chance and the courage to do so as well, It's difficult and even when you think about what exactly to say, sometimes you wish you could say more. I'm glad he knew I loved him and that he knew I was there and I had the chance to thank him for all the wonderful memories that i have thanks to him. Now that I'm writing this, I really wish that I would have told him to let my grandmother know that I miss and love her if there is somewhere after this that by chance you would get to reunite or speak with a loved one who has already gone... I don't know what to believe anymore, the only thing I believe in for a fact now is to treat others well and to live a good life. To live with integrity and positive values. I doubt anyone will read this, but I don't see what it will hurt since I'm here and can't seem to stop myself from typing. I hope by now that at least some of the people I seen on here struggling have had a better year so far. I've gotten more comfortable even though it means cutting back on many things like TV, going anywhere but maybe to shop for groceries, can't remember the last time my boyfriend and I went out for dinner. Plus side though, I'm not alone, i have a wonderful father to my son now, blood or not. The way I see it is anyone can make a baby, but it takes someone special to be a parent. My son is doing splendid. He's funny, uber intelligent and everyone always comments on how happy he is. I am so lucky to have the people in my life that I do, because things would almost be impossible. For a long while I was tackling my depression for the most part, and doing an alright job. Things have gotten so rough lately though that I actually made an appointment with a therapist which i don't do unless I start to fear for my own emotional health. Sadly after making the appointment yesterday, the receptionist called me back today and said that the therapist had canceled, and then when i asked if i could possibly reschedule I was told no. It's almost alarming that someone who legitimately needs help ends up denied. Normally I would just try somewhere else, but there isn't anywhere around here without having to drive over an hour, and I can barely afford gas in my vehicle to get back and forth to my parents or the store. I still haven't gotten a date for court concerning my disability case, which is for severe anxiety and bi-polar disorder (which i have begun to wonder if I wasn't diagnosed incorrectly), and the fact that I can no longer see or afford to see a therapist or counselor isn't going to help my case. I still get medication from my regular MD to help, but it doesn't feel like it's enough at this point, even though the one I am currently on is by far the best one I have encountered. I also wish there were some way I could get partials/dentures for my teeth. I don't know how or why it happened, but when I was born I was born without many of my adult teeth and many of my baby teeth never fell out. I probably sound like I'm complaining, and I should be happy to have the ones that I do, but my gums are constantly ripped or hurt by many foods, and then theres the fact that I'm very self conscious to the point that I'm careful not to smile. Anywho, it's getting beyond late and I suppose I'm just rambling now.. If you actually read this, thank you and I wish you well.
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Lo-Lo  

Losing Someone You Love from Hub Pages

IF YOU'VE EVER EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER, OR PERHAPS SOMEONE VERY CLOSE TO YOU THEN YOU'LL UNDERSTAND HOW DIFFICULT IT CAN BE TO IMAGINE HOW YOU'LL CARRY ON WITHOUT THEM.  yOU ARE LEFT WONDERING HOW IN THE WORLD YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT THROUGH SITUATIONS WHERE YOU NORMALLY HAD THEM PRESENT.  hOW WILL YOU HANDLE CELEBRATIONS THAT ARE NORMALLY JOYFUL?

HOLIDAYS, BIRTHDAY, AND ANNIVERSARIES CAN BE REALLY TOUGH. THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS ARE PARTICULARLY TOUGH BECAUSE OF HOW MUCH EMPHASIS WE PUT ON THESE CELEBRATIONS.

NO MATTER HOW YOU SLICE IT, YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, NOR WILL YOUR HOLIDAYS.  tHINGS ARE FOREVER CHANGED.  TIME TRULY IS A GREAT HEALIER.  I KNOW YOU'VE HEARD THAT BEFORE IT PROBABLY BRINGS LITTLE COMFORT WHEN YOU'RE FRESH IN YOUR GRIEF.  bUT, i DO PROMISE IT DOES GET EASISER TO DEAL WITH IT AS TIME PASSES ON.

 

COMMENT FROM ME;

I CHOSE THIS ARTICLE BECAUSE IT DEFINITELY RELATES TO ME RIGHT NOW.  MY BROTHER PASSED BEFORE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS.  WE HAD NO HOLIDAY SPIRIT THIS YEAR AND DID NOT CELEBRATE.  THE PAIN OF HIS SUDDEN DEATH WAS TO DIFFICULT TO EVEN THINK ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS.  WE DID CELEBRATE US ALL COMING TOGETHER AND BEING TOGETHER FOR TWO WEEKS.  I'M GOING BACK THERE NEXT WEEK TO SPEND SOME TIME WITH MOM AND DAD. MARCH THE 27TH IS MY DECEASED BROTHER'S BIRTHDAY AND HIS FRIENDS ARE GOING TO CELEBRATE THAT DAY IN HIS HONOR.  I WILL BE THERE FOR A PART OF THAT.   I WILL ALSO SEE MY OTHER BABY BROTHER, HIS CHILDREN, AND TWO GRANDCHILDREN THAT BRINGS US JOY.

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AMommy2TwoBoys  

Laura Anne Gray

Hard to believe that yesterday, 1/5/11, was the 1 year anniversary of the passing of my niece. It doesn't seem like it's been a year and I still can't believe she's gone. My brother's family is still having a very hard time of it. He is just lost without her... as is everyone... but she was daddy's girl. I pray for strength for my family so they can get through this and get back to as near normal as possible.
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positive thoughts  

Strange encounter

When I was 21 my father passed away.   Remembering when he was still in the funeral home.  It was late so I was at home in bed.  I never really thought anything my mind was really a blank.  I was just staring at the ceiling for quiete some time not thinking anything really.  When out of nowhere appeared on the ceiling a face, I am not kidding it was a face.  When I realized I thought.  A face on my ceiling thats not normal.  When suddenly he realized I saw him he came flying down at me.  Instintly I screamed it scared the heck right out of me.  My scream startled my husband and he suddenly woke up grabbed me and said what what what.  I said there was a face on the ceiling.  My husband calmed me down.  He went back to sleep but I stayed awake all night wondering.  Was it my spirit guide telling me don't worry your father is fine?  He is at peace.  To this day I will never forget this experience nor will I forget what this man looked like.  When one dies in the body I do believe they are always with us.  It was the most strangest thing that happened.  Or perhaps I had to scream to allow to help in the grieving process?  What do you think?  Blessings to all of you.

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Lo-Lo  

About Lo-Lo

loneliness, Inspirationals, self-worth,dating again

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