The Grief That Never Ends

[LeathaG633722]

My losses occurred many years ago, but I find myself still struggling, especially during this time of the year, which is supposed to be happy and cheerful. My favorite brother died suddenly in 1990; he would have been 68 years old on December 3rd. I lost my mother on December 12, 2004. Her death was sudden and unexpected, and she literally died in my arms. My only sister committed suicide on December 21, 2012. There is no doubt that  I have been traumatized by these losses. I need to know that I’m not alone with the tremendous sadness that threatens to engulf me.

[SereneSeagull]

You are definitely not alone.  There are a lot of people who don’t post here a lot, myself included, who understand what you are going through.  While it can sometimes seem unbearable, do know that others feel your pain as well. It amazes me how sometimes when one expresses a feeling, others feel wow, I feel that too.  Many times people don’t express it outloud, but wished they did.

 I belong to a wonderful fitness community.  I can’t tell you how many times a topic about a worry of a loved one’s health or death,brings a common bond among the rest of us.  

You are not alone.

[Winter2025VA]

Dear Leatha @LeathaG633722 , I am so sorry for your losses dear friend.

The holidays are hard for me and sometimes I choose not to celebrate.

I feel grief will be a part of our lives forever but as we move forward, we will cry less.

Luv,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  (Grief Forum)

➡️[*** LEATHA 

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@LeathaG633722 wrote:

My losses occurred many years ago, but I find myself still struggling, especially during this time of the year, which is supposed to be happy and cheerful. My favorite brother died suddenly in 1990; he would have been 68 years old on December 3rd. I lost my mother on December 12, 2004. Her death was sudden and unexpected, and she literally died in my arms. My only sister committed suicide on December 21, 2012. There is no doubt that  I have been traumatized by these losses. I need to know that I’m not alone with the tremendous sadness that threatens to engulf me.

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