I am hurting
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I am so very sorry for your loss.....
I too am the mom of an addict....
"There but for the Grace of God"
please know you and your family are in my prayers
keep posting....
you will find support and comfort here at SR
I too am the mom of an addict....
"There but for the Grace of God"
please know you and your family are in my prayers
keep posting....
you will find support and comfort here at SR
Southern through and through
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Nenacarol,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I pray you'll keep coming back here to receive the wonderful support from people who understand the pain of addiction.
Hugs,
Hangin' In
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I pray you'll keep coming back here to receive the wonderful support from people who understand the pain of addiction.
Hugs,
Hangin' In
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NenaCarol,
I am so very sorry for your loss. The information on links and groups posted above will be helpful for you when you're ready.
We're here and we understand.
Cats
I am so very sorry for your loss. The information on links and groups posted above will be helpful for you when you're ready.
We're here and we understand.
Cats
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Nenacarol - Words can not express how saddened I am to hear of your terrible loss. I lost my daughter to tainted heroin less than 2 years ago...There was such a sense of disbelieve for me for awhile. I wish I could give you words of advice on how to get through this, but I think we all grieve in our own way and it is a journey and a process to get through the pain. I can tell you, however that time does help to ease the pain and walking the grieving journey does help to find some peace and happiness in life again. Time takes time...those words made so much sense to me after loosing my daughter.
Please be extra gentle to yourself...let others do what they can and do not feel you "have to" do anything. The next few days will be filled with all the things we do following a death...Please follow your heart and do what feels right and comfortable for you.
I found that it helped me to apply the tools I learned in Naranon to getting through the grieving process. I tried to get through each day one at a time and not project what will happen tomorrow. I clung to my spirituality; I talked to my higher power a lot and asked him for the strength to get throguh the pain. I came here and posted my feelings...I used the forum like a journal and the love and support I received held me up and surrounded me with some sense of peace.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, as is your whole family. If there is anyway I can help you, please let me know. Sending comforting hugs.
Please be extra gentle to yourself...let others do what they can and do not feel you "have to" do anything. The next few days will be filled with all the things we do following a death...Please follow your heart and do what feels right and comfortable for you.
I found that it helped me to apply the tools I learned in Naranon to getting through the grieving process. I tried to get through each day one at a time and not project what will happen tomorrow. I clung to my spirituality; I talked to my higher power a lot and asked him for the strength to get throguh the pain. I came here and posted my feelings...I used the forum like a journal and the love and support I received held me up and surrounded me with some sense of peace.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, as is your whole family. If there is anyway I can help you, please let me know. Sending comforting hugs.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I am the mother of a AS. This is every parents worst nightmare. In November my husband lost a very good friend to heroine overdose. He was 44 years old. His parents are devestated, they are both in grief counselling presently. They have told me it is day by day, and one thing they are beginning to realize is he is no longer in pain. He had 10 years clean in and then relapsed.I wish there was more I could say to you. Please keep coming back to this board there are wonderful , understanding people here. I am so sorry for you, your son and your entire family. ((((hugs))))
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So sorry for your loss. Your son is in a better place, he will find peace now. Hang in there, take it one day at a time. When you are ready go to the meetings and get the help you maybe looking for in your grieving period and after. God bless.
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nenacarol...
I am so sorry for your loss.
I lost my brother to a drug overdose 3 years ago. So many wonderful, wonderful people have lost their lives to this horrible disease called addiction.
Please know that you are in my thoughts...sincere prayers for comfort and strength are coming your way.
I pray that memories of your dear son will bring you comfort.
He's still 'with you'. I truly believe this.
With deepest sympathy...
I am so sorry for your loss.
I lost my brother to a drug overdose 3 years ago. So many wonderful, wonderful people have lost their lives to this horrible disease called addiction.
Please know that you are in my thoughts...sincere prayers for comfort and strength are coming your way.
I pray that memories of your dear son will bring you comfort.
He's still 'with you'. I truly believe this.
With deepest sympathy...
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Prayers going up for him, and for you Nenacarol. His pain is ended, and he is at peace.
I am so sorry for you have gone through and the pain and grief you carry.
From my own losses, I know this pain does lessen.... but right now, just know we are holding you up in prayer, that you are surrounded with thoughts of love and peace and healing.....((((gentle, loving hugs))))
I am so sorry for you have gone through and the pain and grief you carry.
From my own losses, I know this pain does lessen.... but right now, just know we are holding you up in prayer, that you are surrounded with thoughts of love and peace and healing.....((((gentle, loving hugs))))
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(((nenacarol)))
My heart breaks for you and I'm so sorry you know this pain. I have also lost a child, my oldest son to suicide just over 3 years ago. Time does help, lots of time, but I can tell you that the only way I could get thru the pain and loss was a day at a time. I had a lot of support from both my family here and in real life. Grief is the loneliest of journeys and I hope you will continue to reach out and lean on us, because we do care so deeply. Take very good care of yourself at this time and do only what you need to, the rest will take care of itself. If there is anything ... anything at all I can do ... please pm me.
I posted one of my favorite poems below and hope it brings you comfort as it has me. Loving thoughts and prayers surround you and your family at this very sad time
~ The Cord, Author Unknown ~
We are connected, my child and I
by an invisible cord, not seen by the eye
It's not like the cord that connects us 'til birth
this cord can't be seen by any on earth
This cord does its work right from the start
it binds us together attached by my heart
I know that it's there, though no one can see
the invisible cord from my child to me
the strength of this cord is hard to describe
it can't be destroyed, it can't be denied
it's stronger than any cord man can create
it withstands the tests, can hold any weight
and though you are gone, though you're not here with me
the cord is still there, but no one can see
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised, I am sore
But this cord is my lifeline as never before
I am thankful that God connects us this way
A parent and child, death can't take this away ...
My heart breaks for you and I'm so sorry you know this pain. I have also lost a child, my oldest son to suicide just over 3 years ago. Time does help, lots of time, but I can tell you that the only way I could get thru the pain and loss was a day at a time. I had a lot of support from both my family here and in real life. Grief is the loneliest of journeys and I hope you will continue to reach out and lean on us, because we do care so deeply. Take very good care of yourself at this time and do only what you need to, the rest will take care of itself. If there is anything ... anything at all I can do ... please pm me.
I posted one of my favorite poems below and hope it brings you comfort as it has me. Loving thoughts and prayers surround you and your family at this very sad time
~ The Cord, Author Unknown ~
We are connected, my child and I
by an invisible cord, not seen by the eye
It's not like the cord that connects us 'til birth
this cord can't be seen by any on earth
This cord does its work right from the start
it binds us together attached by my heart
I know that it's there, though no one can see
the invisible cord from my child to me
the strength of this cord is hard to describe
it can't be destroyed, it can't be denied
it's stronger than any cord man can create
it withstands the tests, can hold any weight
and though you are gone, though you're not here with me
the cord is still there, but no one can see
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised, I am sore
But this cord is my lifeline as never before
I am thankful that God connects us this way
A parent and child, death can't take this away ...
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((((((((nenacarol))))))))
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers up for you and your family.
Please continue to share with us. I pray you find comfort.
Linda
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers up for you and your family.
Please continue to share with us. I pray you find comfort.
Linda
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