Lost a Parent?

@meme0907 (3481)
United States
December 4, 2006 1:21pm CST
I lost my Mother in 04/2001 & it still hurts as if it were today.Can anyone w/ experience in this matter give me any methods to help me overcome my pain? My family has been lost to me since this event. I pray & cry but I still hurt just as bad. Does it ever get easier to deal?
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• United States
4 Dec 06
Maybe you can try seeing a therapist or something? Talking helps a lot.
@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
4 Dec 06
I do believe talking helps but it also makes me cry
• United States
4 Dec 06
It's okay honey. I understand completly what you are going through. My mom passed away when I was 12. I am 41 now. It still hurts, though not as badly as it did all those years ago. Your loss is still pretty fresh. Everyone has a different pattern for grief and grieving, no one has the same timeline either. So first of all, be patient and kind with yourself. Know that the pain will ease with time. It will, trust me. Something that helped me was journaling. If you are at all into writing, it is a great release for some of the feelings you are experiencing. You mention prayer. That is also an excellent release and help. I could never have gotten through all I have in my life, it weren't for my faith in God and prayer. Do you attend church? If you do, talk to your pastor or one of the elders,(if your church has them). Talking does help. If their is a local support group for grieving, you can try that also. If you really can't function due to the grief, I would recommend seeking some therapy. Some therapists work on a sliding scale if you can't afford it. My sympathies and heart are with you, and you will be in my prayers. If you want to chat, let me know.
• United States
4 Dec 06
There is hope for the future. Your mom would want to see you happy and "living".
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@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
4 Dec 06
Thank you for such a lovely heartfelt reply-it gave me hope for the future
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@matlux (217)
• France
4 Dec 06
ok :s sorry
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@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
21 Dec 06
TY :)