grief
Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.
The Hardest Goodbye
2017 has been a rollercoaster, full of "high on life moments" while also dragging a stick through the mud. My baggage behind me gets heavier and heavier. Burden upon burden is laid and all I can do is stand taller to keep my head above the clouds. However, September 8, 2017 was when my world was turned upside down.
By Chloe Hoover6 years ago in Families
The Effect My Father’s Suicide Had
Let me start by saying this: I lost my father to suicide in 2014. We hadn’t spoken in just over a year when he took his life. I realise now that this may have been partly because of the mental illness he tried hiding from everyone.
By Confessions6 years ago in Families
It Doesn't Get Easier
Blessings come in many ways. For me, one major blessing is that I was able to have my grandparents in my life into my forties. I know many people can’t say that. They say losing someone that you’re close to gets easier as time passes, but I don’t believe that to be true. Your life just changes. My blessing is having grandparents for as long as I did, and my three kids were able to make some memories with them.
By LR Hatfield6 years ago in Families
Until Next Time...
Are you with me? I don't see you anywhere. Where are you two? I come here every weekend to see if you two will be there, in the same spot, like last time. You two loved this place. One of you said it gave you time to think and to be with the one you loved. But you're not. I stop at the bridge, crying, watching my tears drop to the river. I miss the both of you so much, Grandpa and Grandma.
By Gayle Lebus6 years ago in Families
Mark
November 5, 2013 was the very last day my uncle took his last breath. Some may say, why just him? Why is he so much more important to you than your other uncles? Well...he was there. For a while just before his suicide, he and his deceiving wife had shown signs of committing this act. However, no one took warning. Not even I. This man was a very smart and clever man. He knew his way around just about anything, even after his stroke a few years prior. The only thing this man couldn't do was stay in one apartment for more than six months; he was always on the move. He was my favorite because he supported my dream in becoming a part of the military. He also taught me how to cook hamburgers the right way, LOL.
By Deborah Klinker6 years ago in Families
My Child Did Exist
You never know how much you love the tiny person growing within your own body until you hear the words: "I'm sorry, but it looks as if you are going to have a miscarriage." Those are the words I was told in a cold, heartless tone on Friday, November 13th, 2015. Ironic, right? Friday the thirteenth finally did bring hell to my life. I always have people messaging me whenever I share miscarriage posts online, talking about my angel baby. The only reason they message me is because they don't believe me that I lost a baby...
By Mother Mayhem6 years ago in Families
Mom
I think about you everyday. Everything I do has a little bit of you inside. The way I wash the dishes, fold the laundry, raise my children. This year has been full of ups and downs and big events. I only wish you were here for even a simple phone call to tell you about my achievements and failures.
By Callie Roberts6 years ago in Families
Christmas Goodbye
Christmas, the happiest time of the year, or so I thought until this Christmas. Prior to this year I had my tree up on Thanksgiving, if not before. I found happiness in the holiday songs. I glowed Christmas cheer! But this year something is missing. The tree isn't up, presents aren't wrapped, and Here Comes Santa Claus isn't playing through out the cinnamon-smelling house. The cheer just isn't quite as important this year.
By Stephanie Black7 years ago in Families
How Addiction Can Tear A Family Apart
Addiction is one of the worst things a person and their family can endure. It has its ways of creating a rift among everyone, not just the addicted and their loved ones. How, you might ask? Well, let's go over a few key points.
By Savana Verret7 years ago in Families
Grieving Through the Holidays
I lost my mom in 2015. Since then, no holiday has been the same. In the beginning, you go through the motions, robotically doing what you’re “supposed to do” and, as time goes by, you learn to cope without them. The hardest one for me is Christmas, and with it being more than a few short days away, I feel her absence even more.
By Leah Burton7 years ago in Families