Living with Grief: A Personal Journey of Loss, Love, and Healing

[jessasaurus]

Without a doubt never leaves ya x

 

[dylan54]

Thank you for this post have not long lost my Dad & feel like I’m being knocked down again & again with the pain.

 

[4purposeliving]

@dylan54 baby steps.

 

[lauren19m]

Much love to you . So much of what you write rings true.

 

[lufbecky]

Such true words. Thank you.

 

[saintscruiser]

Such true words that really resonate with me and I expect many others. Next Thursday will be 26 years since losing my beloved Dad also to a brain haemorrhage. I’d turned 18 only 7 weeks earlier. My children may never have met him but they know all about him and also about my only sibling, my little sister, who we sadly lost too after an asthma attack age almost 4. It should never be a taboo subject either because after initial grief, talking is a way to remember them with love and pride regardless how many years have passed. You’ve worded this beautifully. Sending hugs. x

 

[4purposeliving]

@saintscruiser I’m so sorry for your sad losses. I totally agree that it shouldn’t be a taboo. The more we talk, the more we heal and keep their memories alive especially for the younger ones who never got to meet them. Both my son and nephew have our dads name in their names which we all love. I’m blown away by how many people have responded with their own stories.

 

[sewbird]

What a beautiful post. I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad. What a beautiful photo. I can relate to so much you sat. A touching and meaningful tribute to your father. I lost my precious Dad last year . He had Covid but I was told he was improving. We were not allowed to see him but had a panicked phonecall early on January's 4th 2022 from the nurse on Dad's ward. I got to the hospital ten minutes after he left the world. I still feel guilty and and my heart is broken. I try and be strong for my children and husband but cry most nights and want to hug him and say sorry I wasn't there. He was the gentlest, kindest ant most considerate Father and Grandfather. Losing him as we did is searing and so hard. Thank you for your eloquent words. Your Dad must be looking down so proudly. So much love to you and your family xxx ⚘️

 

[4purposeliving]

@sewbird it must have been such a terrifying time for you. It’s easier said than done but try not to feel guilty, the situation was taken out of your hands and you had no way of changing it. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man and I’m sure he would never want you to feel guilty. Sending love and strength

 

[asmith_20002]

@sewbird your story sounds similar to mine. So sorry
We were told my dad was improving then we received that awful call to say they were moving him to palliative care and there was nothing more they could do. I did get to see him and speak to him but the event is so massively traumatic I still think I’m suffering from ptsd 2 years later as I play things over and over in my mind. My heart and thoughts are with you

 

[sewbird]

Thank you so much Jenny and Lucy. So kind of you to answer. I think I have PTSD too. I think what so many went through during Covid hasn't been acknowledged. Lots of love to you both xxx

 

[4purposeliving]

@sewbird I completely agree xx

 

[estherthelam]

I needed to hear that today. 2yrs for my Mum yesterday. I've discovered that memories don't provide the comfort you hope they will, more so they serve as a reminder of times that won't ever be possible again & that sometimes the world turns a little too fast to keep pace. I struggle with it but try very hard to keep a positive focus. I put into my kids what I wish for with my Mum. Some days fail me but it is important to keep moving forward as best you can, I'm sure all our loved ones would wish for that too. My condolences to you & all those commenting here that have also experienced the heartbreak of loss. Thank you for sharing. Take care everyone

 

[hehmsn]

 

[treyarch1]

Thanks for sharing your post. I've just recently lost my Grandma she was the sweetest woman with a heart of gold. People keep telling me she was 89 and lived a long life but it still hurts . She had dementia and her family have watched her fade away. I'm thankful I got to spend some time with her before she passed and she knew I was there.

 

[mommo9kids]

I miss my husband he was 30 he died saving our 9 year old from a river our youngest is 3.

 

[4purposeliving]

@mommo9kids oh my goodness, what an absolute tragedy. I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful children. I hope you have a good strong support network around you

 

[joelq]

So sorry for your loss xx

 

[brown3ulie]

My dad suddenly died of a catastrophic brain aneurysm the day before his 59th nearly 3 years ago.. this has had me bawling. I can still barely function. It's the most horrible thing ever.

 

[4purposeliving]

@brown3ulie it’s a shocking thing to go through isn’t it. I’m so sorry that this happened to you too. One step, one hour, one day at a time.