My son was 18...just graduated from high school. I have no other children and feel like my life is over. I am so depressed. Help.
2006-06-18 16:49:46 · 13 answers · asked by rjteer 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I am a moderator in a great chat called The Compassionate Friends thecompassionatefriends.org
There is chat there every night to help you. You are not alone.
Please email me now. delise@flash.net
I am so very sorry your son passed. Please know that there are many other grieving parents and siblings whose lives have been saved by this chat room
2006-06-18 16:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was your son murdered? If so, there is the group, Parents of Murdered Children. I lost my first born son. He was an infant. I did go on to have three more children.
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I would suggest talking with someone. Either a counselor, minister or the like.
2006-06-18 16:55:35 · answer #2 · answered by wanninonni 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow im very sorry. I really hope you get along okay. I cant relate with you but im around your sons age. I read in the paper about a teenager that got stabbed at a graduation party somewhere around where i live. My heart goes out to you.
2006-06-18 17:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry for your loss. I haven't gone through this myself, but I have gone through a very difficult time, and going to a therapist helped tremendously.
Some people are reluctant to go to therapy because of "what would people think?" or "I'm not crazy." Being depressed isn't crazy -- it's the most natural thing in the world considering what you've gone through -- but trust me, visiting a competent therapist can work wonders.
It can't make your hurt go away, and they won't try to. But they will listen to whatever you have to say and make useful suggestions.
I hope this helps.
2006-06-18 16:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never easy losing a child no matter what their age is; lost my one year old after she had heart surgery; I felt isolated and down for a long time ; still have my down periods but I always remember the year I had with her. I did receive some grief counseling and it did help; both with a clinical counselor and my Pastor. Go to your Pastor or Spiritual adviser or your regular physician and ask for Help groups in your city or town;believe me it dose help to talk with someone that has a similar situation.
Hope these two websites help.
2006-06-18 17:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by spookareus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but I cannot relate to having lost a child.
However i am a mother of a little boy who will only ever be an only child. I have lost 2 pregnancies and that hurt alot.
However you spent 18yrs with your little boy.
When it comes to dealing with losing a child, don't think that they are gone forever cause they never are. You will always hold them deep in your heart.
There bodies might not be alive but their soles live forever and your son lives know through you.
Never think that they are gone, just remember that they were here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-18 17:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by missylissy84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never lost a child so I can't relate but i do want you to know that you are in my prayers and that i am so sorry for your loss. I do hope you find a way to heal and go on with your life.
2006-06-18 17:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by Nece 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother just died last year and my mom was terrified, too. You should see a counselor and talk to your friends and other family, and get support. I know it must feel like abig part of you died, but you can bounce back.It didn't seem like it for me, but I had to accept that he's gone and he's in such a better place. God bless you and I know you'll feel better. It's seems like you can't live but you will, and it will get better if you just accept that things happen for a reason and it'll all be okay.. Hope great things for you...
2006-06-18 16:58:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your son moving out of the house or did you actually lose a child? You can actually speak to counselors for a reasonable fee live right now over the phone. Here is the direct link---> http://www.keen.com/search/default.asp?searchtype=all&search=psychologist&submit.x=0&submit.y=0
Hope this helps.
2006-06-18 16:56:33 · answer #9 · answered by choosinghappiness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's one of the hardest things in life, but think that your son wouldn't want you to be so depressed, live your life, start over again, just never forget about him, keep him alive in your memory.
2006-06-18 16:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by Noveau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋