I am so sorry about the loss of your child. It is a devastating, heartbreaking event. A dear friend of mine lost her youngest child at age 11 about six years ago. The road back to feeling somewhat "normal" is a long, tough one, and you're doing wonderfully just to keep one foot in front of the other at this point.
You mentioned that it was "your youngest child," which must mean you have other children. I am sure that taking care of yourself so that you can take care of him, her or them is of utmost importance to you right now.
The human body is amazing in its resilience. Even though you have been dealing with such high levels of stress for the last year and a half, you can be healthy and most likely undo any damage. A 29-year-old heart is still a young, vibrant heart that wants to stay healthy and beat for many decades.
Birdie, how is your diet? Are you eating foods that are nutritious?
Are you able to get any regular exercise?
Are you on any medications?
Mentally, have you been able to get any grief counseling or find a support group? Grief counselors and support groups do not exist just to "make everything all right again" -- they know that things will never be all right again, but that we go on living anyway. And they help you to do that.
If you would like our help in finding services in your area, just tell us the city and state you live in.
Please let us know a little bit more. We'd be glad to help however we can. And again, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
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Birdie80,
I am so sorry about the loss of your child. It is a devastating, heartbreaking event. A dear friend of mine lost her youngest child at age 11 about six years ago. The road back to feeling somewhat "normal" is a long, tough one, and you're doing wonderfully just to keep one foot in front of the other at this point.
You mentioned that it was "your youngest child," which must mean you have other children. I am sure that taking care of yourself so that you can take care of him, her or them is of utmost importance to you right now.
The human body is amazing in its resilience. Even though you have been dealing with such high levels of stress for the last year and a half, you can be healthy and most likely undo any damage. A 29-year-old heart is still a young, vibrant heart that wants to stay healthy and beat for many decades.
Birdie, how is your diet? Are you eating foods that are nutritious?
Are you able to get any regular exercise?
Are you on any medications?
Mentally, have you been able to get any grief counseling or find a support group? Grief counselors and support groups do not exist just to "make everything all right again" -- they know that things will never be all right again, but that we go on living anyway. And they help you to do that.
If you would like our help in finding services in your area, just tell us the city and state you live in.
Please let us know a little bit more. We'd be glad to help however we can. And again, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
February 8, 2010 - 10:27amThis Comment
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