A sad but beautiful piece, Rea. The difficult dates always loom, don’t they. Thanks for always being such a support to me on here, it has really helped to know another mum understands how hard this loss is. Sending love ❤️
How you describe your raw grief is powerful beyond words. I'm glad you sought and found support. Your writings will help others, of this I'm quite certain. Thank you for sharing about your deep love and devastating grief.
I cannot fathom your grief. My only child/son is my best friend. I can't imagine. But I also have a very strong faith and believe in gam zu l'tovah - good comes from everything. I believe God places these special angels in our lives for a reason - to leave us with the strength we need to persevere. I'll offer a special prayer that you continue to back in the light he was, not in dark despair. 🙏🏻🫶🏻🕯✝️
What a touching testimony, Rea… I’m speechless. Thank you for sharing this with us, and I’m glad you found the support you needed to get through such a devastating experience.
Your words reached right into my soul and touched me profoundly. I lost my daughter to suicide five years ago, four days before Christmas. She was 53 and had been struggling with depression and alcohol abuse on and off for many years but had finally reached a crisis point. Following her death, I was unable to function for many months. I am better now but my life has forever changed. I still can’t believe that she’s gone. We have all, her siblings and her father, my husband, been devastated by this tragic loss, but we keep going for one another and those we love, especially for her beautiful daughter. We will continue to carry the light of her love into the world until we are able to one day reunite with her. Thank you for sharing. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son and pray for healing for us all.
I'm deeply sorry you have to endure this agonizing pain, Sheila.
Your daughter battled valiantly for many years. She didn't lose the fight, she wanted the pain to end. They had no idea their actions would almost destroy us.
Rea i am deeply sorry my heart is with you. Your love for your son, the way in which you expressed in words, I can’t imagine a greater loss. Thank you for sharing with us and inviting us in ❤️❤️❤️
Rea, oh my goodness. I teared up, thinking of all the pain you've gone through. Your support group and psychologists are lifesavers. I am so saddened, thinking about Emile's suffering and your suffering.
Writing about your grief is brave and necessary thing for you to do. By writing about your precious Emile, you are keeping his memory alive.
The love you have for him shines through in your words.
He was a precious gift. 🤍🤍
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There can be no language for how devastating this must be, but I am proud of you for writing about it.
Thank you for your compassion.
I am truly, truly sorry for your loss, Rea.
H.
Thank you, Harriet.
I feel your pain. Thanks so much for sharing your love and grief.
Thank you for reaching out, Nancy.
A sad but beautiful piece, Rea. The difficult dates always loom, don’t they. Thanks for always being such a support to me on here, it has really helped to know another mum understands how hard this loss is. Sending love ❤️
Thank you for your support, Esther. This feels like letting go of all the negative, and keeping the precious memories.
Sending love and peace. ❤️🩹
Hi Rea,
How you describe your raw grief is powerful beyond words. I'm glad you sought and found support. Your writings will help others, of this I'm quite certain. Thank you for sharing about your deep love and devastating grief.
Thank you for your compassion, Nancy. I'm grateful it moved you. This is the reason why I write about it. Someone out there may find it helpful. 🙏
I cannot fathom your grief. My only child/son is my best friend. I can't imagine. But I also have a very strong faith and believe in gam zu l'tovah - good comes from everything. I believe God places these special angels in our lives for a reason - to leave us with the strength we need to persevere. I'll offer a special prayer that you continue to back in the light he was, not in dark despair. 🙏🏻🫶🏻🕯✝️
He was only light in my life, Marpy. Thank you for your kind words. My testimony is to show others there is divine love after death.
You are not alone, dear one. Beautiful post. Grief is love.
Our grief stems from that love. Thank you, Stephen.
What a touching testimony, Rea… I’m speechless. Thank you for sharing this with us, and I’m glad you found the support you needed to get through such a devastating experience.
His presence, supported me the most, Aaron. Thank you for your beautiful comment. 💞
Your words reached right into my soul and touched me profoundly. I lost my daughter to suicide five years ago, four days before Christmas. She was 53 and had been struggling with depression and alcohol abuse on and off for many years but had finally reached a crisis point. Following her death, I was unable to function for many months. I am better now but my life has forever changed. I still can’t believe that she’s gone. We have all, her siblings and her father, my husband, been devastated by this tragic loss, but we keep going for one another and those we love, especially for her beautiful daughter. We will continue to carry the light of her love into the world until we are able to one day reunite with her. Thank you for sharing. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son and pray for healing for us all.
I'm deeply sorry you have to endure this agonizing pain, Sheila.
Your daughter battled valiantly for many years. She didn't lose the fight, she wanted the pain to end. They had no idea their actions would almost destroy us.
Sending peace and love.
Terrible and beautiful.
Thank you for saying that, Andrew.
Thank you for sharing this with us, Rea. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I can't imagine the pain.
There were times it felt like treading holy ground. Thank you, Moorea.
Thanks for sharing this with us Rea. Heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time.
I was the worst and most important lesson, Phillip. Sending peace your way, my friend.
Rea i am deeply sorry my heart is with you. Your love for your son, the way in which you expressed in words, I can’t imagine a greater loss. Thank you for sharing with us and inviting us in ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for being here with me, Hannah. It means a lot. ❤️❤️
Rea, oh my goodness. I teared up, thinking of all the pain you've gone through. Your support group and psychologists are lifesavers. I am so saddened, thinking about Emile's suffering and your suffering.
Writing about your grief is brave and necessary thing for you to do. By writing about your precious Emile, you are keeping his memory alive.
Thank you for your compassionate comment, Beth!
Rea, beautiful reminder of Emile and a great way to honor and cherish his memories.. I see you and your love.
Thank you, Chano. I know you understand. ❤️