Time marches on

United States
August 26, 2022 11:59am CST
It is hard to believe that if my son was still living he would be 40 years old now. He died 9 years ago. That day will forever be etched into my memories. I miss him. One of my friends lost her son last year. She was devastated. I remember that feeling. As time marches on, I keep going, although, it always feels like something or someone is missing. There is an emptiness that just never goes away. Parents are not supposed to out live their children. I try to focus on the future, the grandchildren, the eventual great-grandchildren to come. Have you experienced the sudden loss of a child? How do you cope with the loss? Are you mad, angry, sad, depressed, hopeful?
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
28 Aug 22
The grief from the loss of a child never goes away. We carry it with us the rest of our lives. I think we get numb from the pain for a while, and then pick ourselves up and try to carry on, I know it isn't easy to do. I'm sorry that happened to you and your family, so sorry.
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@kaylachan (58311)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Aug 22
I can't say I understand how that feels. A month ago our cat unexpectedly crossed that rainbow bridge. And while I don't really feel anything, I was surprised to see her decline so quickly.
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