I have only learned in this past year about some of the struggles my daughter had and still has after being sexually assaulted. We talked about it at the time after it happened but I didn’t get her the help she needed and didn’t know how much it affected her life until this day. We have talked a lot about a lot of the struggles and problems she encountered in her life. I blame myself because I wasn’t there for her more at the time. We never want our children to suffer but we are often unaware of their experiences if they don’t tell us about it.
I am so sorry for your loss and I am sure you would have done all in your power to help your son if you had known what he was going through.
Dear Laura. Exactly! We cannot help if we don't know their problems and struggles. This world and all the evil in it breaks our children. I think a lot of it has to do with shame. Perhaps they feel responsible for the things that happened. That makes it difficult to talk about.
You are a great mother! You are supporting your precious daughter on this road to healing.
Rea, that you came back from that dark place at all is remarkable to me. Not sure I could. I think you’re so strong for coming through it and even stronger for writing about it.
I appreciate you for saying that and I am grateful I did survive. There were times I tried to give up but failed. We can sometimes be our own worst enemies.
I'm sorry for your loss, Rea. A family member of mine took his own life, and I understand some of what you're going through, though it wasn't my child. I wish you the best and hope you find peace.
That must have been devastating! Thanks for sharing. It makes me want to call my son and ask how he’s doing. You never know until you do. Sorry you had to go through such pain. Thank you for staying alive still and telling us your story.
It’s so painful to lose a loved one talk more of a son to suicide.
I deeply commend you for your strength and sharing this with us means you are a survivor!
I wish I know the right thing to say but I don’t. It could only be your fault if you knew but never helped, but you never knew. There was nothing you could do to help someone that never shared.
And I pray for your son’s soul to eternally rest in peace, your love for him will continue to be with him.
The universe will favor you, keep healing and nurturing you.
I am sorry for you loss. I am on the other side of this, so it sits on my chest when I read things like this. Thank you for sharing, the courage to share and may it bring you a bit of peace.
I'm so sorry. Although my loss is not the same, this resonates with me tremendously. Thank you for sharing your writing. It's powerful.
I can not imagine your loss, Amy. It must be a constant grieving for you. Hugs
Thank you for your kind comment.
I have only learned in this past year about some of the struggles my daughter had and still has after being sexually assaulted. We talked about it at the time after it happened but I didn’t get her the help she needed and didn’t know how much it affected her life until this day. We have talked a lot about a lot of the struggles and problems she encountered in her life. I blame myself because I wasn’t there for her more at the time. We never want our children to suffer but we are often unaware of their experiences if they don’t tell us about it.
I am so sorry for your loss and I am sure you would have done all in your power to help your son if you had known what he was going through.
Dear Laura. Exactly! We cannot help if we don't know their problems and struggles. This world and all the evil in it breaks our children. I think a lot of it has to do with shame. Perhaps they feel responsible for the things that happened. That makes it difficult to talk about.
You are a great mother! You are supporting your precious daughter on this road to healing.
Blessed Be.
Oh Rea. I am so sorry. I will keep reading as you share more.
I am so sorry for your loss. Life is so fragile.
We don’t realize how fragile. Thank you Jane.
Rea, that you came back from that dark place at all is remarkable to me. Not sure I could. I think you’re so strong for coming through it and even stronger for writing about it.
I appreciate you for saying that and I am grateful I did survive. There were times I tried to give up but failed. We can sometimes be our own worst enemies.
But here we both are. Hugs
I'm sorry for your loss, Rea. A family member of mine took his own life, and I understand some of what you're going through, though it wasn't my child. I wish you the best and hope you find peace.
Thank you for your kind words Ellen.
That must have been devastating! Thanks for sharing. It makes me want to call my son and ask how he’s doing. You never know until you do. Sorry you had to go through such pain. Thank you for staying alive still and telling us your story.
So sorry about this Rea!
It’s so painful to lose a loved one talk more of a son to suicide.
I deeply commend you for your strength and sharing this with us means you are a survivor!
I wish I know the right thing to say but I don’t. It could only be your fault if you knew but never helped, but you never knew. There was nothing you could do to help someone that never shared.
And I pray for your son’s soul to eternally rest in peace, your love for him will continue to be with him.
The universe will favor you, keep healing and nurturing you.
I root for you❤️
Thank you for the beautiful encouraging words. Be blessed!
I am sorry for you loss. I am on the other side of this, so it sits on my chest when I read things like this. Thank you for sharing, the courage to share and may it bring you a bit of peace.
Thank you Joe. I write about it to help others survive this.
I can be a bit difficult to swallow.
Hugs