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Mar 11, 2012 21:54:41 GMT -5
Post by jessica1307 on Mar 11, 2012 21:54:41 GMT -5
Hi My name is Jessica. I do not have any kids but I lost my brother who was 19 on August 7, 2010. I couldn't imagine how hard it is losing a child, but I know losing my only brother has been close to unbearable! I am a 23 year old from Montana and I will be graduating in social work degree in May! (yay) I am in a death and grief class right now which is how I stumbled upon this forum but that added support is amazing, and who knows if i really fit in, but to know that we are not alone in our grief is amazing as well.
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Mar 28, 2012 13:46:22 GMT -5
Post by kristanee on Mar 28, 2012 13:46:22 GMT -5
I think that just because you haven't lost a child doesn't mean that you don't fit in here. I have lost twins, but if you want to talk I'm here! I am sorry for the loss of your brother, I am sure he is a soul that is surely missed! You and your family are in my prayers.
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Jan 9, 2013 13:54:22 GMT -5
Post by Kayt on Jan 9, 2013 13:54:22 GMT -5
I think anyone that has suffered a loss (which is sadly almost anyone) is welcome here. I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. I lost my son at 32 weeks gestation this past November and have felt utterly heart broken since.
Loss is never easy which makes finding comfort in others so important. I've found that sharing the happy memories of my son, even if that means just reminiscing on the pregnancy. Thinking about the happier times really helps. If I had never been pregnant I wouldn't have those happy memories.
There are angles all around us to watch over us. I think those closest to our hearts do the best job of keeping us safe. Your brother will always be in your heart as my son will always be in mine. Our bodies may become lost but our memories and love will always remain.
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Jan 9, 2013 16:49:29 GMT -5
Post by Clara Hinton on Jan 9, 2013 16:49:29 GMT -5
Hi, Jessica! We're so glad to have you here, but so sorry for the reason you are here. I lost my sister (age 13) when I was 15, and that one happening in my life had more impact on me than anything else that has ever happened to me. My family went through a terrible time of darkness and grief, and I think that extra pain was due largely to the fact that people just didn't talk about child loss back then. (I'm dating myself by saying "back then"! ) I'm so, so glad you've come here and I hope we can be a support to you. Sibling loss is a very real loss and difficult at times to find much support because losing a sibling is very different from a parent losing a child. They are two very different kinds of grief. I would like to add a board specific to sibling loss on SilentGrief.com, and I'm hopeful that others will visit that board and we'll get you lots of support! Love, Clara Hinton (Administrator/Founder of Silent Grief)
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