I Miss You, Kyle and Caty! 
Tomorrow marks the 5th anniversary of your death, Kyle. You were only 21! Far too young to die! You never got to marry, have kids, finish college, start …

19 Months without my son 
Today marks 19 months that I have lived without my son. Sean was my oldest of three children and only son. He died suddenly in his sleep. They called his …

It's been 9yrs since my son died at age 20, on Feb21, The worst thing in the world 
My son died and I hurt as much now as I did 8yrs ago, I still cry all the time, It's odd how people don't want to mention death to you, and you don't want …

Will you dance with me? The cost of bitterness... 
“Will you dance with me?” The nearness of the voice surprises me; as does the strong and resolute tone of voice, as if she had to gather up her courage …

i lost my son and my best friend, 
well I thought talking to people was hard, but it turns out writing it thinking about it or talking about no matter what i do I cry my son was 37 years …

Travis, my love , my son, my life 
On May 26, 2013 just 5 days ago I lost my 22 yr old son. He had a fatal motorcycle accident and was pronounced dead at the scene This has been a nightmare …

s.jane.f 
My dear dear boy, age 19, left us March 29, 2013--two months tomorrow. He had struggled with a drug addiction for several years, had attended rehabs, and …

2 months shy 
It has been 2 months shy of 2 years since I lost my one and only son. I know everyone says it gets better in time but I don't believe that, I know it …

Dianne - My Son 
I am so sorry for the grief you and I am suffering. I lost my darling son Lee, lost what a strange word but how true. I don,t know where he is, what is …

6 months 
How have I survived 6 months my son without you here? I screamed in agony yesterday. I miss you so much. My life is a struggle to go forward. My love …

Damienn Tyson Douglas 
My son Damienn was 19 years old when the Good Lord took him to be one of his most brightest Angels. Damienn was a diabetic who had taken insulin since …

Lost my warm loving 31 year old son. 
My son struggled with addiction to heroin for about 8 years. We lost him on April 22nd. Today is my birthday, and I have been missing him for 3 weeks. …

My Son "The Champ" 
My son just left his home he shared with his wife and 2 children and went to work. Know one was worried or expected the news that we received. A horrible …

My Son 
Four weeks ago, my wife and I buried our 17 year old son. He died on Easter Sunday and our lives have been shattered by this loss. It happened so suddenly …

My Blue Eyed Angel 
I feel like I have been in a nightmare since February 18, 2013. I got a call that my 24 yr old son Tommy was being taken to the hospital. I knew in my …

Robert where are you? 
Is he in heaven? Did an all forgiving God let him in? I believe He did but is that faith or wishful thinking? Robert was in pain from two botched surgeries. …

Club 27 
Club 27 by: Cindy On March 30th 2013 I was told my only son was dead. He had been at a party and had been drinking heavily. He was an ex heroin user …

My Noel 
She was the best daughter in the world but it ended on March 10,2013. An asthma attach that led to cardiac arrest. Parametics could not save her. One minute …

My son was an artist of art, music, and had a beautiful smilel 
On January 7, 2013 my son decided to go out with some friends,he ended up drinking a little to much, and ended up in the hospital, being very depressed. …

My daughter Sharmaine would have been 35 tomorrow 
Tomorrow is a day that I am not looking forward to, I don't want to open my eyes in the morning. . how do I get through the day without tears. You see …

My baby son was taken from me, no warning of illness 
My whole world turn into a nightmare when I recieved a call that my son who goes to the gym fell on the floor and had no pulse when they were trying …

MY SON, MY HERO,  
I WAS AT WORK ON FEBUARY 13, 2013 WHEN I RECIEVED A PHONE CALL THAT CHANGED MY LIFE TO THE WORST FOR EVER... THE CALL THAT TOLD ME MY SON WAS GONE. MY …

My Daniel 
I just lost my Daniel on March 23th 2013 of a legal overdose of his meds, given by his doctor who UPPED his meds instead of decreasing them,Daniel was …

My 37 year old son, Erich, died of a heroin overdose 
My beautiful, intelligent, artistic yet troubled, son Erich died of a heroin overdose on March 7, 2013. He had battled heroin addiction for the past 6 …

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Grieving mom 
Losing my son who was a single father of five children had die in a horrible accident on his way to work that morning of September 14 2012 in the early …

My Superman 
July 1st 2012 Was the hardest day of our lives. We had to make the decision to let our wonderful Steve go to heaven after a tragic dirt bike accident. …

17 months on 
it is 17 months since my beautiful son was taken from me so tragically, he loved life, he lived life, he didnt want to die, he wanted to live and then …

I'm finding it harder to deal with as time passes 
Thank you for allowing me to tell the story of my beautiful daughter Shaylynn a while back. I realize that this is not a site to do anything other …

My darling son 
April 28th 2012, 16.37pm I received the phone call that was to change my life forever! Stuart had argued with his fiance the previous night and had …

Our Son Jason's 37th birthday. 
Our Son Jason died 9.5 years ago and the grief never ends. I have had a lot of tragedy and misfortune in my life, but the loss of a child we all know …

Baby Boy Lost - Joenathan  
My son was 18 years 6 months and 2 days when he died on Nov. 15, 2012. He fought drug, alcohol abuse, bipolar and severe ADHD for the last year of his …

My World is Shattered 
I lost my son Steven at 28 years of age. He passed away on May 17 2012, although his actual death is May 20 2012 according to the death certificate. Steven …

For the Love of Chris 
My son Chris, one of the best friends I could ever have,passed away on February 24, 2013. He was 28 years old. At an early age of 19 he was diagnosed …

Phyllis 
I lost my youngest son on 1-15-13 at the age of 23. He was full of life and did more in his short time here than I have in 48 years. He got sick with pneumonia …

Lost Mom!!!!! 
I lost my daughter, Annette, in May of 2012. On April 6th, she suffered a sudden brain aneurysm and was rushed to the hospital. For the next 5 ½ weeks, …

I will love you for eternity my Child 
I have read many of the truly sad stories here.Some have registered close to home. I sympathize with everyone who has lost someone they loved. My Son Who …

Why does it seem birthdays and holidays are so much harder for moms? 
My story is one of violently losing my daughter, Kristy, age 38 when she died, and of Jordan, our only grandson, age 5 at his time of death. Their husband …

My Son Ralphie  
Dear Ralphie, before you were born , mom was a very sad and lonely teenager, then you came along , and made me so happy . I felt so much love for you and …

My beautiful Shaylynn 
My eldest daughter was 33 yrs 3 months and 11 days old when we lost her to a massive heart attack, what is called...The widow maker. She had gotten …

My dear sweet Adam Joe! 
My 27 year old son died in olympia wa. He supposedly started having a seizure and jumped out! Then the story was he wanted to commit suicide! he had a …

My son Luke 
Our world came crashing down 3 days before christmas on 22/12/22 he was tragically knocked down by a car and then run over by another car. We had a call …

My beautiful daughetr Nicola 
I came across this site purely by accident, although now I feel as though it was meant to be. My eldest daughter Nicola died suddenly on December 6 2012 …

My Billy, 34 Killed in a Refinery Explosion 
My son, Billy Guy Smith, was killed September 28, 2012, when a boiler exploded at the local oil refinery where he was employed. Billy was 34 years old …

Lost my Daniel July 2011 and now his wife Sarah 10 months later 
I have already posted 2 stories previously - the first in 2011 when my first born son, Daniel, died suddenly at 44 years of age from heart failure. He …

My beautiful Son 
I lost my 23 year old son just 5 weeks and 1 day ago. It also happened to be my birthday and his 3 days before. I find it hard to write this as it was …

My Sweet Son Shane Gaspard 
My son Shane Gaspard was murdered on Christmas Day 2012 I got the call at about 11:40 am my son was working in brazil for the last 2 1/2 years …

Skeeter The Day My Music Died 
My son also known as Skeeter was an only child. What a joy he was and such a clown. He was musically talented. He played the drums and guitar. He would …

lost my 16 year old son 
It was Jan 9th 2013 when the doctors said my son was brain dead. He had seizures for 4 years. No one told me he could die from it. I found him on his bedroom …

april, my love 
I LOST MY DAUGHTER DECEMBER 20TH 2012, SHE WAS HOME ALONE IT APPEARED SHE DIED IN HER SLEEP,I DONT WANT THIS TO BE BUT I KNOWN I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS …

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Songs to share about my sweet Aaron 
I am going to rewrite this as I (out of my grief) wrote this in the wrong place the other day. I told my story a week ago the day before my sweet Aaron's …

Grief bursts  
Here we all come with grief We are loaded down with the loss Of our adult child Sometimes I have grief bursts where I am howling from within at my …

Tommorrow would have been my sweet son's 33rd birthday 
I lost my sweet Aaron 9 weeks ago today. For his 32 years, he left such a sweet legacy. He didn't have one enemy. Everyone loved him. He was to be a …

Does It Ever Go Away 
It has been way over a year since I lost my dear son. I cry any time I think of him and it never seems to stop the pain I feel. There are so many childhood …

TOMORROW YOUR GONE 3 YEARS AND IT STILL FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY 
This is 3 years later tomorrow i lost the most special daugther who was most like me my mini me im tryn to deal the best i can with her death but somehow …

Louie my son,my love,my friend 
Nov 17th,2012 was the worst day of my life. I got a call from my daughter sounding frantic Saying "Mom something horrible happened!! I knew by the way …

Neva, 
Lost my oldest daughter Neva in June 2012, to murder by two men ,drugged her up , they had robbed her of $600 rent money.. got her on drugs, raped beat …

My beloved son, Ben Nov. 17, 2012 
My son Ben, 23 years of age, just got certified as a Yoga instructor 3 weeks before his motorbyke was swiped by a van driven by a 73 year-old woman as …

My beautiful son, Chris - 06.03.91 - 12.05.11 
12 May 2011 - My son, Chris, was 20 years, 2 months and 6 days old. He went out with his friend in my car and suddenly collapsed. He had suffered a D.V.T. …

My gift from god. 
First I lost my husband. My son Paul Matthew answered a call from a nurse he ran in to the bathroom with a portable phone saying you have to take this …

My first born died on December 11, 2012 of Aids, I am Lost 
We didn't even know that David was even sick, he went to the ER in September that's when we found out he was HIV positive. He had been for years, but for …

Grieving for my wonderful son Marty 
It's New Year's Eve 2012. Another year has past without Marty being here. I hate holidays and most everyday. Jan 19, 2010 my wonderful son Marty died in …

My Stephanie, Stephen and now my beloved dog, Toby 
It has been a while since I have been on the site but Christmas has been a terrible time since losing my lovely daughter Stephanie on September 2011, her …

My Beloved Joshua 
My son was 25 years old when he committed suicide on July 20, 2012. It is still very painful for me to write or talk about. He was my eldest child. I have …

My Grandson 
My grandson Patrick was 18. He died the 26 th of Nov 2012. He was at a friends house and somehow a gun was brought out and my grandson was shot in the …

Rev. 
We first lost our oldest daughter on 8 december 2006, the funeral took place on her birthday "15 december"," she left behind 4 children", still grieving …

Feeling Disconnected.... 
I haven't been here lately but I wanted to write and ask some of you (parents) that have lost children if you are able to connect with your other children …

Losing Eric 
I lost my son on July 28, 2011. He was crushed to death in a car accident, the result of a driver who was intoxicated and high on drugs. Eric had no idea …

Retired disc jockey, age 65, loses first son age 37 and in perfect health 
I'm Dan, an entertainer from southeast Michigan. Mary and i were 5 years without children and Todd came along in 1975. Never was a boy loved so much. All …

Eba 
My youngest son died on the 21/2/2011'by the age of 26, how ever I miss him so much and thinking of nothing but him ,Why coz he has a heart of gold never …

My son Mark, gone forever on Memorial Day 2010 
I awoke to the sounds of my husband screaming, "OH NO, DIANE WAKE UP...He's NOT BREATHING, MARK IS NOT BREATHING!!!" I will never forget waking up, but …

Betsy 
My son Aaron was twenty-six years old when he was killed on September 18,2012.He was coming home from work, riding his motorcycle. A truck turned left …

MAMA 
I'm sitting on the edge of my bed as I have been most days since I recieved THE call. When I answered my phone the morning of august 26th 2012 I was a …

Stephanie-I miss you 
My lovely daughter Stephanie took her own life a year ago on November 15th 2011 and it has been a very dark time for me. I can’t believe a year has passed. …

United Forever 
I can't believe it has been going on two years since i lost my son. He was my buddy and best friend there wasn't anything we couldn't talk about. I still …

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Eileen Mccarrick 
On the 1st of November 2012 i lost my beautiful daughter Catherine.Catherine had special needs but lived life to the full ,Catherine could not speak and …

My wonderful son Joseph. 
My son was 19 years old when he pasted away on June 1, 2011. He died in a car accident, but found out during the autopsy that he had a heart condition …

Just like in the Movies. That knock on the Door! I love you my Stephen alway! 
It was his 34th Birthday June 12, 2012 having fun at the beach enjoying life with friends.I had called him about 2:00 to wish him a Happy Birthday as …

My sweet son 1-26-1985 to 10-12-2012.  
My husband and i were celebrating my birthday in NYC when i returned the call from the police. The officer didn't really want to be the one to break the …

Loosing our Son Jerry (Jezza) 
We lost our son Jerry aged 33 years, a beautiful son happy then started using drugs in his late teens, turned to alcohol later after bad relationships …

losing my leslie 
hello, my name is cyndi. and i lost my oldest child on sept 22 2012. she went to sleep the night before and never woke up. she left behind 3 children …

Lost My Sweet Boy (22) to Drug OD...Feelings of Guilt 
I lost my 22yr old son to a heroin overdose on Sept. 26, 2012...He was an experienced drug user and we don't know if he got some bad gear, underestimated …

Missing my Michelle 
Sept. 11,2012 my 30 yr old daughter pass away in her sleep, why did this happen, this is not fair Michelle was healthy, happy, she couldn't wait for her …

My Son, My First Child, His Story 
My son, Don, was born in 1965. I knew from the beginning that he was "different". He didn't know how to suck, he didn't know when he was hot or cold …

Siobhan Stanley 
My beautiful talented son died suddenly playing football on april14th 2012. So much to live for I just cannot come to terms the fact that he is gone, he …

I Lost My 47 year old son Danny September 27, 2012. 
I can't think about anything but the days he was in the hospital it was from August 3, 2012 until September 27, 2012 the day Danny died and me also. I …

My son Brett was found dead in a hotel 
Oct 7 2012. My son died. Brett was an alcholic,drug user and a diabetic. He lived his life this way he was 31. When not drinking and drugs he was the …

I lost my son and best friend 
My son Wil died Sept. 1, 2011 of unknown causes. When he died most of me died. I go on and do my daily life but I am so incomplete and don't enjoy the …

jason died of an over dose september 23 2012  
My son jason has always taken things to the extreme. But i could cope with the dare devil tricks, broken bones trips to the er. But the night he graduated …

My son Tyler E. Snoke 5/1/1993 to 1/18/2012 
Somehow I have no idea of where to begin, or how to explain the pain and the loss of my only son Tyler. I cry each and everyday since his death. There …

My Son Curtis died September 29th, 2012 
I just lost my 25 year old son Curtis 6 days ago on September 29th, 2012. We just had his funeral yesterday. I am still in shock and disbelief. He went …

Losing David ruined my life 
My son, David, was sick most of his life. We just didn't find out what was wrong with him until he was 18. He had what is called AutoImmune Hepatitis, …

I want my Sean back!! 
Hello, This is Carol, Sean's mom. It will be eleven months soon since I got the dreadful phone call. Life now is a struggle. I struggle every single day.My …

Ricky Our only Son 9/7/90 - 9/13/2012 
Oh this pain...."I am not sure I can bear it"......... A parents worst nightmare has become my life. I can't breathe......I can find no joy in things anymore. …

My Hubie bear went to heaven. 
Hello my name is beverly Rose I live in n.c..My son hubert rose passed away july 15th 2012. He had burkitts lymphoma, he was only sick for 90 days all …

My Daughter was Killed by a Drunk Driver 
On June 16th, 2012, I heard the words that no parent ever wants to hear and that was that my daughter was dead. My son-in-law called me hysterical and …

I lost my angel 
On September 20, 2012 I lost my daughter. She was 44 years old and even though the police cannot prove it - I know that her boyfriend that she has kept …

hubie is in heaven now! 
Hubie was a mother's boy he would call me everyday to check on me.he passed away on july 15th 2012.he was only sick for two weeks,he had cancer,he's first …

Today, Today, Today Is The Eleventh Year And It Still Hurts 
I still don't like the 29th of September and perhaps I never will for it is the day my loving, kind, and nurturing 34 year son died while in a house full …

On Aujust 6th 2012 my son passed away from drug overdose. 
My son fought drug addiction off and on for 15 yrs..He would get clean the boom hes back using again.He was my baby boy and I loved him him so very much..My …

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Today marks the 1st Anniversary of my Daughter receiving her "Angel Wings" 
After a year today, I still find it hard to believe that my youngest child Kelli is gone. She was 35 and so full of life. She was beautiful, loving, caring, …

A mother's worst nightmare-The loss of my Dear Tim. 
In the early morning of Sept.12,2012 my world came to a crashing halt. The knock on the door by two police officers saying our son was tragically killed …

My loving son 
I lost my 21 year old son to a herion overdose on August 11th, 2012. I can't go on with out him. He was everything to me. I can't make it. He was the …

how r u? 
Well meaning people calling and asking me "how r u?" Let me tell u how I am doing. june 30 2012 I got the call. MY SON MY ONLY CHILD DIED. How I suppose …

My third born son 30 yrs old. 
August 28,2012 I lost my Son "Bo" to a tragic accident involving a 18 wheeler. Bo had developed a passion for motorcycles and he enjoyed riding and feeling …

11 months today since my beautiful son Brandon left me 
It seems just like yesterday, just cannot believe and accept that you are gone for 11 months and that you are not coming back, i can hear your voice, i …

My Son Casey 
It's just after midnight. I find it hard to go to bed at night because I think a lot then. Instead, I watch T.V., play computer games, read, or do puzzles. …

Ten months without Sean 
September 15th marked ten months that my 24 year old son has been gone. He has missed so much. Holidays, his 25th birthday,his dad's 50th birthday, his …

my ev and mom 
i lost my mom july 26th from a stroke, my daughter died two days later in a car accident. so much goes through my head everyday. i just dont want to …

Earth Angel.. 
I haven't been here in months. Next week it will be three year's since my beautiful daughter passed. Over this last three year's it has been very difficult. …

how sad is this 
I had sex for first time on my eighteenth birthday on 1 september 1970. i gave birth to my son steven on 2 october 1971. My mother opted for abortion, …

Justin, My Handsome Son, I Will Love You for an Eternity 
My precious son Justin, only 21 years old, a new daddy of a 3 month old daughter was shot and killed on June 25, 2011. He and a friend were standing next …

lost my beautiful 30 year daughter 1 1/2 weeks ago 
Seems like yesterday my beautiful daughter Jessica died of a ruptured Thoracic aortic aneurysm, i arrived at the hospital after she had passed, it was …

My dear son Robert 
You were one of my last born children. You took your own life a month before your birthday and a couple days before Colleen's. Altho I understand the awful …

Two weeks ago... 
2 weeks ago by: Anonymous Today is 2 weeks since my son died. I am not sure where I am in my grief. Today I am watching the clock for the time of …

I didn't lose a child; I lost my parents and need love 
I know this is probably the most bizarre, unexpected post one could make on a site like this... but, I am in an unstoppable search to find parents who …

HE promised me , he will be here for me, always/ 2 MONTHS 
It is over two months since my Michal's dead. Sometimes feels like I did not see him for years, and then i am checking my phone just to make sure, I did …

The unreal tragedy 
July 6 2012 was a great day. I remember it clearly. It was a Friday, glad to be going home for the weekend. Went home, watched a movie and went to bed. …

Sudden Death is a Nightmare 
On November 13,2011 my 24 year old Sean did not get up for work. He had a blood clot develop somehow while he slept. Alot of talk about the blood clot …

Why cant the tears come? 
Our darling,talented,compassionate caring son Stephen was born in 1987 with congenital heart disorder.First operation was 3 days old and he had several …

Mothers grief losing her son apr 21,2012 on motorcycle  
My son was turning into meet me for ice cream when a elderly lady hit him going into a liquor store--- it was a sunny sat at 430. She said she just didn't …

Just over nine months without my Sean Patrick 
August 15th was the nine month mark for me. Depression has kicked in big time. I have become a sad,exhausted and just no life person. Seans death has crashed …

He promised me , he will be here for me, always 
When I found out about my husband cancer, I was devastated. I talk to my son, and he said "mom, I will always be here for you, he hugged …

Everyday emptiness :( 
Five years ago my beautiful 18 year old son died suddenly in an accident. No fault of his just wrong place wrong time. I can remember standing on the road …

Allyson 
My beautiful 22 year old daughter passed away in her sleep on July 5, 2012. She had graduated from college May 4, got a job in June, found a great apartment …

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Missing You 
I have recently started to grieve over the loss of my daughter...but I will not let anyone know this. It is between me and her...and she will be there …

Till we meet again my son! 
My 51 days old son died because of heart problem (ebstein anomaly) last April 11, 2012...until now i'm in a deep depression..i feel that i don't want …

I lost my only son Michael on 10/17/2010 im forever heartbroken  
Michael was the best son i could have ever asked for. He was always so loving and so good. It will be 2 years since my son passed away from a undetected …

My wonderful son died 
In September 2009 my wonderful son died aged 41 from an accidental overdose of alcohol and drugs. I love him so so much. I grieved loads at first and had …

Life Turns Grey 
Four years ago, my second oldest son died of complications of electrocution. He had gotten his life straightened around after years of wandering roads …

To all those who lost someone - please read 
To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Everything …

It Wasn't Supposed to be This Way 
Our darling daughter Katy died on July 7, 2012. She was 23 years old. When Katy was 14 years old she had to get a pacemaker. Her heart block was discovered …

Losing Andrea 
Andrea, 34 and my only child died April 22, 2012. She was addicted to pain pills. She had lived in Florida for the past 13 years. We were always close …

Mike 
My son Mike was the light of my life. First born. Top of his class all through school. He and I were only 16 years apart. I am a very intelligent …

My beloved Bookie- I MISS YOU! 
My baby was born on April 27, 1993; he was my birthday present. We named him Erick, but I called him my little Bookie. Both he and I celebrated our birthday …

Our Joy is now in Heaven 
Our 30 year old daughter Joy took her life October 7, 2012. She left her teaching job in August and came home to us with acid reflux. She looked very troubled …

loss of my son 
3 weeks ago i got the call that nobody wants. the call from my daughter in law that my son tony wont wake up. mom his cold i think his dead. at that second …

Forever Stephanie's mother 
My grief is new..."raw" as others call it. I'm sure you all have heard it before. The words I just read above are so true. I went through all the tough …

Stephanie 
I lost my lovely daugter Stephanie on November 15th 2011. eight month ago. I cannot believe all this time has gone by and I have survived so far. I did …

I Lost my son and best friend. 
I lost my son and best friend. by Ellie I lost my son on June 11,2011. I can't even begin to put into words the pain that does not seem to ease up. …

Katie 
My 23 year old daughter Katie died on June 22, 2012. There is no recovery from grief. Those who are able to not feel grief after losing a child well I …

my beautifull son Paul 20 may1973-29 april 2012 
I lost my beautifull son Paul to suicide on 29th april 2012. he was my first born baby and my rock, I can not look at his photographs or talk about him …

Emma 
I remember my phone rang at 3:00a.m on the morn of 10-16-2010. I saw it was my son, but I figured I would just talk to him in the morn so I didnt answer. …

my 23 year old baby boy lil O.C. 
My son died fathers day,june 17,2012 due to a motorcycle accident.When i saw my 23 yr. old son he was dieing and i died with him.I remember november1,1988 …

Almost eight months without my beautiful boy! 
Hello, This is Carol, Seans mom. I lost my beautiful 24 year old son November 15,2011. July 15th it will be eight months.Life is difficult. Life is sad. …

My Chad 
My youngest son passed away from alcohol & drug abuse, he was warned a yr before we lost him he had to stop or die, after two surgeries to stop him bleeding …

A Text from Heaven from my Son 
Click on each photo to enlarge. I lost my Son on March 18th 2012. he was 21 yrs old. He was killed on his motorcycle. My son & his girlfriend on the …

I feel so guilty and I will take that guilt to my grave 
On the first of July 2012 we went to the grave of my 37 years old son. I cried and talked to him. It was so hard. It is one year and 3 days since my …

Never whole again 
We lost our youngest daughter Jessica on Feb. 29, 2012. She had just had her 30th birthday. She fell ill the day after her birthday and I took her to …

Urich, our sunshine child, did not want to stay on in this world any longer 
On 18 January 2012, exactly a week after his 25th birthday and just over a month after his sister's wedding, my son, Urich, shot himself in his bedroom …

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Lost my 25-year-old daughter Mandy 12 days before her b-day 
My daughter Mandy was extraordinary. She was beautiful, brilliant, fearless, driven, determined, tireless, fierce, loyal, protective, candidly honest, …

Laurie and Stacy 
Laurie and Stacy were my girls - I guess they still are but Laurie left me nearly 5 years ago - this month, July, both her birthday and her death. Stacy …

Lost... 
I lost my 15 year old boy Charlie 11 weeks ago.......12 days shy of his 16th birthday.... Im completely lost as you can all imagine. He has a adult Cancer …

Alex's fearless life 
My oldest and only son Alex, a 22-year old college senior, died three weeks ago in plane crash with three of his friends. They died on take-off in the …

Still Grieving Over My Son, Nick Taylor (05-13-87/01-10-10) 
Anyone can tell us that time will make it all better. Maybe, in some ways we do grow stronger and learn to cope, but that's not better. It's called existing …

Sad and Missing My Son, Sean 24 yr. old, Committed Suiside... 
No words can express how I feel, but it's beginning to feel more real each day since my son's death four weeks ago. My first born son, Sean was only …

My son died because of Vicodin given to him by a dr when he was a teen. 
My son Jeffrey who was the most beautiful boy ended up on the street of San Francisco with sepsis due to IV drug use. We turned our backs on him because …

Jacob 20 y/o, 11/20/11 
I have lost my son. He was killed in a single car accident in November, 2011. We had just had a really stupid fight. He said he loved me and I shut the …

20 is too young to die..... 
My name is Tammie and my heart aches with sorrow. To tell my story I have to tell hers...if I were to describe my loss I would have to say it is a story …

Stephanie 
It is exactly 6 months since you took your own life on November 15th 2011. The pain is still unbearable and I am always looking for photos of you and framing …

Seven months ago today My Sean Patrick was dying! 
Hello, This is Carol, Seans mom. Seven months ago today I should of been setting my gps up for finding New England Tech in Rhode Island. Sean had asked …

I lost my son Robin 
My son Robin was 24 when he took his life on April 25 or 26th. No time of death was able to be determined. He was late for work so my husband went up …

I lost my son Mark 
My son died 2 months ago by accidental Aspirin overdose,he was 41 year old and healthy good looking man I never forgotten that day which almost shutdown …

My Turn. 
My eldest son took his own life back in 2009 a day before his 37th birthday due to his depression I didn't take seriously. My younger son Vic did a post …

My Baby's Suicide 
My youngest son, my baby, went home after drinking for more than 12 hours, he was an alcoholic, and put a belt around his neck, attached to the shelf in …

Forever broken 
I lost my son feb 12th 2012. I came across this site because I was searching. Searching for what I ask? I still don't know, but I'm sure a lot of you …

Our beloved son Blake 
On May 11, 2012 we got that terrible phone call no parent ever wants to get. Blake had been hit head on by another car that was driving recklessly, he …

My Beautiful Son Johnathan E. Leigh McGivney 
On May 11th, 2012 I lost my 42 year old son in a horrible incident. The grief and pain I am feeling is all consuming and unending. It starts when I …

so sorry you too lost your child 
I know all much all you mothers are suffering, when you finally lay downto rest, you again think of the child you lost and tears flow when you close …

Son's accidental drug overdose haunts me still, 2 years later 
2 years ago, my son Mark died of an accidental drug overdose at 28 years of age. Part of my heart and soul was instantly removed. I found him dead at 9:00 …

The sudden death of my Sean Patrick has rocked my world 
Hello, It is Carol,Seans mom. I have written alot before.My hansome 24 year old son died suddenly on November 15,2011. Well it was November 13,2011 when …

Grief According to Lue 
My son, Jacob had bone cancer. He was diagnosed at 19 and by 21 he had passed away. Jacob was an artist. He loved to draw. That was his passion, he went …

Loosing both my daughters in six years 
Life seemed to begin for me again after surviving the loss of my highschool sweetheart/husband at 34 years old the next day after his carwreck. Until …

To the moon and back 
Click on each photo to enlarge. I lost my son almost 7 months ago. November 10,2011. He was 23 years old I live in texas. He had moved to MA. He called …

my 21 year old son shot himself 
Michael was 8 when he was molested for 7 years by an uncle. This man was 17 when he started to molest my son. He taught my beautiful son a life of crime …

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Both of my Girls 
My girls both died of cystic fibrosis and the pain of not having them here is so deep that I don't know how to live. i breath yet i am dead inside. …

I lost my son and best friend. 
I lost my son on June 11,2011. I can't even begin to put into words the pain that does not seem to ease up. I still can't believe it. I wake up everyday …

Curtis Allan Jordan RIP 
It was a beautiful summer evening. I had spent most of the day preparing for our July 4th celebration, when a knock came at our front door. I was surprised …

The worst christmas ever without my only son 
On December 23 2007 started out like any other xmas maddness. I was hosting the family christmas eve party as always. I got up at 5 am and started cooking. …

The worst christmas ever without my only son 
On December 23 2007 started out like any other xmas maddness. I was hosting the family christmas eve party as always. I got up at 5 am and started cooking. …

Ben's Mom 
Today is my Ben's 40th Birthday. It will be three years in June that he passed away. This morning I baked his favorite cake, and even put candles …

the psyic helped 
I have written here a few times. my son John died 4/30/2011 from cancer of the heart. I still cry every day. yesterday my husband and I went to a psysic …

MY ROBBIE - I miss you so...MY SON 
I think of you often, every day and miss you so....I just wish you were here with me. Your life was so hard and my deepest wish was that you could see …

It is 7 months on 18th May since you left me Angel 
My most precious son Brandon, it's been 7 months since you left me so suddenly . It just seems like yesterday, i don't know how the months have gone by. …

Kyle Lawson, 3 years after the loss 
Today is the third anniversary of the departure of my 21 year old son, Kyle. Kyle died in 2009 from a complication with his insulin pump. It was never …

I'M STILL HERE 
I LOST MY SON REGINALD LAMONT GREEN SEPTEMBER 9/6/99.I STILL MISS HIM..HE WAS KILLED IN 9/6/99 AND I HAVE NEVER FOUND OUT WHO KILLED MY SON.HIS BIRTHDAY …

melody 
my daughter died april 27th 2012 she lived in England with her new husband of one year. I was not there when she died nor did I get to be there for the …

today is a bad day 
I cant believe I will never see you again.i Sit hear listening for your footsteps on the porch opening the door with your big smile always a kiss a hug …

My firstborn adult child 
I just recently lost my oldest son on March 26, 2012. He has been epileptic since he was 4 years old. The older he got the worse his seizures got. On that …

I lost my beautiful daughter Lorene Angele at the age of 33, March 21, 2012.. 
Lorene was only 33 but her life had been riddled with pain and turmoil and still she had one of the most brillant smiles and biggest heart of any human …

After the First Year 
My Angel #1 has been in Heaven a year now. She joined God on Feb. 10, 2011. It still feels like yesterday, in terms of grief time and missing her. But …

Mother's day of sorrow 
Today is my first mother's day without my oldest son who suddenly passed away over 4 months ago at 20 yr old. I have 3 children living whom I love and …

Lori's mom 
It was two years yesterday that we lost our beautiful daughter. It seemed like it happened just yesterday and I was back in the hospital. All of this …

My First Born is Gone  
My First Son Donyell Travis Burton was taken away from me in the physical form on March 11th 2012 exactly 58 days ago. I miss my baby so much it's killing …

My First Born Sean Patrick is Gone 
I have written here before. I am Carol,Seans mom. Sean died suddenly on November 15,2011. Suddenly means we never got to say goodbye. We never got to tell …

A Better Place 
My 44 year old son, Heath, died of liver failure on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 12:20 AM. He was in Houston, TX. He was totaly unresponsive when I got to …

Dan's Mom 
I lost my wonderful 34 year old son to cancer 20 months ago. I have two surviving adult children. When someone asks me how many children I have, I don't …

Tysons Dad 
My son Michael was killed in a hit and run accident October 15, 2011. He was 29 years old. He left behind a son and daughter. The worst part for me is, …

Tough Beyond Measure 
Our 20-year-old son died instantly in an auto accident about a month ago. He was such a positive life force in our lives (and the lives of so many others) …

Brokenhearted 
On February 18, 2012...I lost my son Curtis to a blood clot that traveled to his heart. He was 33 years old and my only child. Two weeks later after …

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lost my only son on 29 may 2011 
I lost my only son in a tragic incident(with a electric shock) in fact he came to my rescue when i was in contact with a motor pump ( which a electricity …

my beautifull son Paul 
my son paul was 38 and such a loving kind son he was my rock my first born boy my life. he took his own life on sunday 29th april 2012. my grief is …

IT IS A YEAR TODAY 
one year ago today my Son John died. I am at work and cannot stop crying, I could not get a sub to cover my shift. This morning at 8:05 am I lit a candle …

another birthday coming up ronnie 
ronnie was my only child he would have been 39 this year on may 15th.I lost my son august 25 2010.sometimes I think i'm the only one that remembers what …

Now that your gone 
I am 2 years 3mo and 27 days into this void, this dark deep hole in my life. My son is gone.It still seems so unreal to me,I go to his grave,the tombstone …

My 29 Year Old Son Died and I Am Ready To Go Except... 
My 29 year old son died on February 14, 2012. We do not have a cause of death yet, but he died in his sleep and we believe he had chronic obstructive …

Sweet John"s Mom 
I have posted here a couple times. Next Monday April 30th ,it will be one year since my son died of angiosarcoma (cancer of the heart).He was sick only …

My brave girl Liane Paula Roberson 
Liane was born the middle child of 5 my second daughter followed by another son and daughter to a second relationship. Liane was always the peace maker …

Still isn't real 
They cannot see The pain I feel is hidden away To be let loose some other day I don't know when I don't know why But around others I cannot cry …

Stephanie 
Click on each photo to enlarge. I lost you forever on November 15th 2011 and it has been terrible without you. I have been feeling slightly better …

losing my second adult son 
my 49 year old son died on March 24 of blood clots to the brain the effect of the chemo he was taking for a fast growing brain tumor. he was diagnosed …

WHY DID HE HAVE TO DIE 
My youngest son died at home after falling downstairs and breaking his neck, that was on 26 March 2012. Neil was 38yrs old and married just over 2 yrs. …

My Danny - Today the ice broke again 
I told my first story on 26th July 2011 when My Daniel died suddenly from heart failure. He was 44. Time has only deepened my grief. Today I am so …

Time does not heal 
My son was tragically taken on the 2nd of June 2011.. He was electrocuted whilst At work in chichester in Surrey. Bradley was 21 years old And the only …

Five Months Ago My World Crashed 
Five months ago today I sat in the ICU unit at Rhode Island Hospital. I received a call the night before that my son did not wake up for his night shift. …

My Beautiful Son - 'Robbie' 
I cannot believe it has only been almost 4 weeks since you passed, my heart misses you so much. Thank God that you lived with me the past year as …

StressedOutMom 
Click on each photo to enlarge. My Dad used to tell me the true test of a person’s character is not how they behave when things are going well. It’s …

Desire' - Tears from Earth 
Dez - its been 31 days since you disappeared from my world. I remember when I received that call on March 3, 2012 - I stopped breathing - I called out …

Stephanie 
I am having a really bad day today. I am going through your pictures and possessions and crying a lot. You were such a lovely brave person, beautiful inside …

Every day is a struggle 
Hello. My name is Carol. I lost my beautiful 24 year old son almost five months ago. Life is very difficult now and feels so sereal. I was a proud mother …

mother 
My Son Douglas was killed by a 17 year driver that made a illagel U turn...on Aug.31,2011 he was 48... his wife of 14 years will not let me see my grandsons …

The Last Time I Spoke To You 
There's only one way to describe the pain I felt when I lost my son, Nick. He was only 22! It was deep! Deeper than anything I had ever felt before. It …

where are you? 
Where are you my sweet angel? What can I do to see you and hear you again? Who is taking care of you now? Where are your jokes and laughter? Where should …

How i suffer everyday with out my son 
My sweet boy Albert why did he take his life He was very special to me he was my oldest child.He was so cute. man …

You didn't say, "Goodbye"! 
It was January 10, 2010 when you left us. I called, but you didn't answer. You were already gone! My son, Joseph Nicholas "Nick" Taylor, age 22, was …

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Mother 
My 45 year old son dropped dead of a massive heart attack in my living room on March 13, 2012 at 9:10 pm CST. He had no prior medical problems other than …

My beloved son. 
My son passed away on ap.2,at 48yrs. old. It was sudden. I can't seem to cope feel like I've lost part of myself. I spend the day's in bed. Some time's …

One Year Ago Today - March 21st 2011 
One year ago today, I lost my most precious only child Dylan. I have found my life to be so dramatically changed since he died that I hardly recognize …

My angel Brandon, Mama loves u and is waiting for the day she will be with u again 
Click on each photo to enlarge. Angel its will be 5 months on March 18th since u left us all so suddenly. sometimes i think it is just a bad dream …

A gift on loan 
It was an early Friday morning and I was getting ready to leave for work. I entered my son's room around 6:30. I thought he was sleeping but he was actually …

Can't Live,if Living is without You! 
We just lost our 27 year old son on Friday-December 23, 2011 from "Dilated Cardiomyopathy"-a condition that neither he/us never knew he had. Any information …

My daughter Darlene! 
Click on each photo to enlarge. About a year ago, I lost my daughter Darlene to cancer, and, my wife and I, so, her sister and brother cannot understand …

My World Is Different Now..... 
Hello, my name is Gail. I found this website while looking for a place to talk with other parents who have lost an adult child and who know what I have, …

Death of my firstborn child my son. 
The loss of my son has been more devestating than the loss of his father in 98, my mother in 96, my father in 70, and a brother who commited suicide at …

my 24 yr old only child 
I lost my son favio in a car accident on January 14 2012.... he was my only child...I do not want to live anymore

Missing My Daughter So Much 
My Daughter Saina was 28 years old and died on 29th dec 2011. Two months and 10 days has passed since you left us,Two months and 10 days of sadness …

Bryan died four weeks ago. That is so hard to write. 
I am a mother of three sons. Life in 2012 was going to be fantastic. All of my sons are well-educated with good jobs and good wives. Two were expecting …

Joseph Jan 9. 2012 
I lost my son Joseph Jan 9th. 2012. The pain is unbearable at times. I have so much hurt and anger and guilt for not being able to do something. …

Our two daughters are gone 
Click on each photo to enlarge. Sunday, 3/11, is Mel's birthday. She would be 34 if she were still alive. We lost her on 9/20/2009 to heart problems …

Sean Patrick Cotter 
March 13th will be four months to the day my 24 year old son did not get up for his night shift. He was tired and had gone to bed earlier in the day. He …

My Loving Son 
My son was 33 years old when he passed away. He was separated from his wife there were many problems with her. Two days before he died his wife had threatened …

She died 11/26/11 at 31. Why does God let our children die? I don't understand. 
I had a lot of faith before she died. Far from perfect, I did considered myself closer to being the person God would wanted me to be than I had ever been. …

March 2nd, 1984 
Today is Dylan's birthday and only 19 days from the 1st anniversary of his passing. But today I focus on his beginning and the day that my life became …

I still don't believe this 
Hello, It's Carol, Seans mom again. I still hear him. I still see him. I am horrified living in this life now. I love and miss Sean so much. I can not …

My Daniel - Died suddenly from heart failure.  
Tuesday 26th July 2011 Today I said good-bye to Daniel, my first-born son. I went to the mortuary to look one last time at his face I wanted to …

Looking for the reasons 
People always say that things happen for a reason. I'm still trying to find the reasons for suffering so many losses in less than 12 months. It started …

Still heartbroken  
I have already told you of how I lost my beautiful son on December 27. 2010 to SADS. I have been asking for help with my grieving process from my family …

Superman died on Dec.13,2011 
Nicholas is my 21 yr.old son who passed away Dec.13th,2011 in an ICU waiting for his second lung transplant.It was a very long and painful 8 wks.till …

mother and father of rebecca 
our daughter died of coplcations of multiple sclerosis at age 41 on march 8 2011

The phone doesn't ring anymore 
Tonight I went to plug in my phone to charge it. I thought of how I always plugged it in near my bed because alot of times my son would call early when …

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My beautiful boy 
Christopher was a great son, he'd had a rough 3 or 4 years where his world had been turned upside down. He was a generous, funloving young man but went …

Marissa Ann Manor Walker, my Heavenly Angel 
Click on each photo to enlarge. My name is Mary, my story began on May 11, 2011. My beautiful 19 year old daughter lost her life to an eating disorder …

(The Loss of My Beautiful Son) 
The worst moment of my life was being approached by two police officers on the 16th October 2009, I had booked a day off work to do some shopping, oddly …

rayolife 
My son served with the 82nd Airborne PIR four years on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan. God kept him safe throughout the entire time. While he …

two years and counting 
Click on each photo to enlarge. what do i do how should i feel people tell me how i should feel and think i feel like i want to die.

Sudden Loss Of My Son Joshua 
On the evening of January 4, 2012 I received a phone call from your father telling me that you were gone. I didn’t understand at first what your father …

Looking for Faith and Hope 
Three months ago I lost my son Sean. He was 24 and just did not wake up for work. Our living nightmare began. He is gone now. How does this happen? We …

my mini me angel jen died oct. 10, 2011 
when I got home, the house was dark. jenni's jeep was in the drive, so I knew she was home. I called her name-nothing. I opened the basement door and …

Loss of my loving son Brandon 21, due to heart attack 
October 18th 2011- The darkest day of my life. On October 17th 2011 my son was admitted to the hospital for severe pain in the stomach, was diagonised …

Cannot forget u son 
Dear son ,u left me with heart broken ,u coulnt even say good bye ,life is so empty without ur smile and ur huggs and sweet kisses ,how is life after …

Joseph's Faith (My Angel is back to Heaven) 
Click on each photo to enlarge. He’s name was Joseph he was born on a beautiful sunny day of April 25th,1985 , was a very friendly and cheerful …

I lost my older son Marcos in an accident caused by an 80 y/o woman 
November 24th 2005, we had made all plans to celebrate Thanks giving. Friends and family together. that morning I asked my son not to ride his motorcycle, …

Lost without my son and granddaugher 
On November 25,2011 my son took my granddaughters life and then his own using a gun. His wife told him that day she was leaving him that day.They …

So Heartbroken 
Hello. My name is Carol. I am Sean's mom. It has been about 11 weeks since my son did not wake up for work. He was 24. He was the oldest of three children …

My son , My friend 
I still cant believe I am writing this!! I lost my oldest son Rick Jan2,2012 the day after his 42nd birthday from complications of juvenile diabetes. …

My son Scott 
My son Scott past away on Dec 20 , 2011 at 33 years old. People say to me that he is in a better place. All I know is that he is no longer feeling the …

Stephanie 
I am still crying over the loss of my precious daughter, Stephanie who was suffering for so long with bipolar disorder. I cannot seem to get past the unfairness …

nicholas paul harrell 
my only son nicholas 24 overdose on 4-10-06 , my life feels like its over , I miss him so , But I know I will see him again , in jesus name.

Still heartbroken  
I lost my beautiful son suddenly to SADS December 27, 2010. I moved 5 miles from him in 2006 so I would not miss anything as a mother or grandmother. He …

Grieving Mom 
My son, Ron was 29 when he took his life January 18, 2012. He struggled since he was a teenager with drugs and alcohol, introduced to him by his father. …

Catheririne K 
I lost my beautiful daughter, Stephanie on November 15th 2011. She took her own life after struggling with bipolar disorder for 20 years. She was 42. My …

Twin brother forever 
My twin brother and i were adopted when we were 5 years of age. I remember the the day we were taken from our mother,or i think she was our mother. the …

Lost my only child 
The worst day of my life happened July 18 2011. This is when I learned that my wonderful, dynamic fun loving son had passed away. I had sent him away to …

Rob 
First of all Im sorry for all your losses are heart has been ripped out. We all were blessed with our children but only for a moment.Which is unbearable …

My Lovely Daughter Marianne 
I came home from night duty and found my Daughter dead in her bed. She was sitting up with her eyes closed. The panic inside of me I can not describe the …

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my angel kevin 
my son had just turn 20 on jan 3 2010.day later pronounced dead in a tragic accident on jan 5 2010.3 miles from our gated community at 8:30 pm.offices …

My son is gone and I want to be with him 
My son Brian took his life 12/1/2011 and I am beyond broken hearted. he was a chef and a wonderful person. He never wanted to hurt anyone but he did when …

JT 
I never knew this type of pain existed. From reading other posts on this site, I know no further explanation is necessary. My 24 year old son came home …

He was our son, friend and our Hero! 
Our son died at the age of 24, leaving us behind. He made us very proud. He treated everyone with respect. He would take time to hear peoples story or …

Linda Gayle Mullis, my daughter, 09-27-63 - 12-26-11 
Click each photo to enlarge. Linda Gayle Mullis, my daughter, was a beautiful girl who died from Tylenol poisoning. She had been sick for a year …

My precious 29yo daughter was brutally murdered. 
My precious daughter left home to visit a friend. She would not answer any of our phone calls and her friends never saw her. Our hearts sank. We had …

My Son 
On Dec 2,2011, I came in from work. My son lived next door and I was going to cook chili. He asked how long it would be.It was 8;30, I told him about 10:00. …

Almost one year....... 
I have never told my story - but have read many of yours. My son will be gone one year on January 23rd and I guess now I can write the words. My son 28 …

I lost my gorgeous daughter Cherry Lynn to a heroin overdose 10/14/2011. 
My gorgeous daughter Cherry Lynn was a compassionate, generous person who lived every moment to it's fullest. She had empathy for everyone especially children, …

The brightest star burns the quickest 
Our beautiful daughter Katie died suddenly aged 27 on 17th Dec 2010 from a brain haemorrhage as a result of infection. To say we miss her every day is …

Sean Patrick Cotter 
Sean died on November 15,2011. He did not wake up for work and our nightmare started. It has been two months and the ache in my heart is as strong as ever. …

Julie 
My 21 year old son, Adam, lost control of his motorcycle at 10:56 pm on November 9, 2011 and was pronounced dead at 11:58 pm. I was not with him. I was …

Losing my Son, Devoted Father of 3, and Wife and such a Loving Son 
I lost my son October 20,2011 in a car accident. He was 32 years old,devoted father of 3, Grace 8, Evan 7, and Chloe 4, he was loving husband and son …

Losing Eric 
Eric was 36 when he died. He passed away on May 27,2011. He and his wife were driving to a car show at 5 in the morning. He was driving a Model T Hot Rod. …

My Life has Forever Changed 
Hello. This is Seans mom,Carol. My son Sean died on November 15.2011. He did not wake up one night for work and our nightmare began. It has been about …

The loss of a daughter 
My daughter. A devoted mother and a zest for life. She was murdered on Dec 27 by someone whom everyone loved and thought he was the most wonderful person …

LOSS OF MY 29 YEAR OLD SON, JASON "JAY" AMAVISCA ON 4-12-2011 
HI, I LOST MY 29 Y.O. SON LAST APRIL IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT. I MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH, BUT AM BLESSED HE LEFT ME WITH THREE BEAUTIFUL GRANDCHILDREN …

Loss of my beautiful 32 year old son on 12/14/2011 
I lost my son on 12/14/11. At 18 he had been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma and had undergone several chemo rounds and surgeries leaving in him pain. As …

MOM 
MY ONLY DAUGHTER,( HAVE TWO SONS), DIED THREE MONTHS AGO. SHE WAS A NEW Ph.D, great new job, new location. Shortly after arriving at new university …

My Son, my friend, my life in pieces. 
On November 13th my 29 year old son Joshua, who would have been 30 on Christmas Eve, had a fatal motorbike accident. He was a gentle and loving young man …

I Need Opinions, Please 
My son died a traumatic death and his body was in the woods for 9 days before he was found. There was a great deal of decomposition and I was not allowed …

Christmas without Sean 
Hello. This is Seans mom. My son died on November 15,2011. He died in his sleep and very unexpected. He had plans for his future. Sean wanted a family …

Twice in a Lifetime 
Today I said goodbye to my only daughter. I lost my 5 month old son 29 years ago this last Sept. I never thought I would go through this kind of pain again …

Sad but Grateful Mom 
I had to let my daughter go on September 1. Each day since has been so empty and lonely. She was my only child and best friend. I lost my brother years …

Three years.... 
This is my third xmas without my daughter, Alicia. It has been a very difficult road. Their are days that are better than others but I am better than …

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zack 9/24/2011 
my firstborn.my son. killed in a car accident. my heart aches. this is the cross ive been given to bear. its heavy and im tired. the numbness has worn …

Jake 
my beautiful son was taken tragically from me on 8th October in a motorbike accident, he was 23 years old, full of life, hundreds of friends and the kindest …

My #1 Duke Fan A Home-Cameron Crazy went home to be with the Lord 
We lost our son on May 25, 2011 after having a seizure that lasted so long it caused his brain to swell and had no blood flow to his brain. He was then …

To My Laurie 
I found my only child 29 years old dead in my bed on 06/04/11. I have no friends or family left..She was my rock. Dont know how life goes on...

How Can It Be?! 
My big, beautiful, sweet son was larger than life; how is it that he is gone from it? Dylan, Christmas is so hard without you my love! The 21st marks …

I loss my Older Son Vale 
Hello Everyone. On November 19,2011 my son Vale had gone to sleep and never woke up. He had work a double shift at his work. The next day Sunday he …

I lost my Darling Brendon 
Our son was riding his motor bike and was only three minutes from home when a driver of a car pulled out without giving way, my son lived for 8 days on …

Cheryl 
My daughter Shontia Charnelle Slade was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. Although we were told then that life expectancy would be 5 years; we held …

I lost my hansome young man. 
Hello. On November 13,2011 my son Sean had gone to sleep early afternoon. He wanted to watch the Patriots play at eight thirty that night. He then had …

I lost my sister severay years ago ..My Angel 
The pain has never gone away. I wrote this poem for her I would like to share with you. I also published it as a song. My Angel As I look into …

My only child died 11/19/2011. 
My life will never be the same since you died. I wish you could have stayed longer with me, Although we are apart, Your are Always in My Heart. …

JAC 
My son passed away suddenly on April 20, 2011, he was almost 30 years old. It has been almost 8 months and it is still so painful. My whole world came …

I lost my son and everyone lost their compassion 
I lost my son 27 months ago. They still can't tell me if it was murder or suicide. My entire world shattered. The grief is still so intense. I miss him …

At a Crossroad....Advice needed. 
I am in a relationship with a man that I met through an online dating site nearly five yr's ago. I was in a very long relationship, for nearly 20 yr's …

Support for Bereaved Parents 
The death of a child, young or old, is the worst thing which can happen to a parent. It tears your heart out and changes your life forever. I call it …

Heart Broken Manchester Mum 
My handsome intelligent, polite, well mannered, caring, and considerate 1st born son went on holiday for short break in Spain and returned deceased,passed …

Cannot Deal 
My strong 30 year old son went to sleep driving home from work and wrecked just a couple hundred yards from his home. He was going home to his wife and …

Sisters: The connection 
My 29 year old daughter recently passed away, after a sudden illness called Bacterial Endocarditis. This was a devastating event that occurred in our …

For: Trish J 
Trish, Thank you, for the comment you left on my story-Letting go. Please don't beat yourself up. I felt very much the same way you do that first …

Letting Go... 
This is my third Thanksgiving without my beautiful daughter, Alicia. I decided to do something very different this year. I chose not to go with my fiance …

My son Joe, age 30 
My son Joe died Sunday 11/13/11. Just one week ago. I miss him very much. He was my best friend. He was killed tragically in a car accident when another …

My Beautiful Boy 
On 08 October 2011 I lost my beautiful boy to a drug overdose. He was three days shy of his twenty-second birthday. He was such a wonderful son that …

A little glimpse of hope... 
It was two yr's and 3mo's ago that my beautiful daughter was killed. I am sitting in the same spot writing this, that I received the call that changed …

My Son Dan. 
Dan was a very special young man who left to live with Jesus at the young age of 33. It was a sudden death and we are all still in shock. He was a very …

lost after losing a child 
Hi, I am new to this so please bare with me. 17 years ago I lost a child to SIDS and have never been the same since. I was 17 when I had her and …

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My daughter in law gave my son his depression and he killed himself 
On July 1, 2011, son 37 years old son fell to his death from the balcony of his condo. He was a famous dentist. He was married 3 years and 15 days to …

My sweet Rebekah... Left us after fighting leukemia three years  
Click on each photo to enlarge. I have nine children and on Dec 29th of 2010 we lost our middle child, Rebekah, to leukemia. We spent 3 years trying …

Pain In My Neck.. 
I am writing this message this evening after a bit of a hard day. I work with a wonderful lady and she has become a good friend as well over the yr's. …

I Miss Her Voice... 
I have only been here at this site for about a week and in this very short time, I have found much comfort. I wish we were all here for better reasons..but …

Two down and none to go 
Click on each photo to enlarge. My 31 year old daughter Melanie died from a combination of heart problems and non-prescription medications on September …

my son paul 
We were best mates joined at the hip some said. We were both in recovery i am clean and sober for 15 years paul 4 years, paul worked with me and was …

Don't Talk Please..Just Listen.. 
I am here today writing once again. I am so very grateful to have found this wonderful site, it has truly been a blessing to me. I was thinking to myself …

pat coomber 
i had two beautiful sons named mark and tony both died unexpectedly mark aged 37 just died in his sleep never had any illness that was in the year 2000 …

Hope Survives 
Hi my name is Vickie, and I lost my twenty-six yr.old daughter two yr's ago in an awful car accident. I came here to this site because I am looking to …

Sweet John's Mom 
I have posted a couple of times here. It will be six months Sunday since my son John died holding my hand. I still can't believe he is really gone and …

My Daughter My Angel  
What can I say about the loss of a daughter...it changes your life forever. She passed away in 2009 ..there isn't a day that goes by I do not think about …

16 years old gone to soon 
My daughter was 16yrs of age when we had our accident. She died 7 days later and on the 29th of October she will be gone for 3years. Natanya and I could …

The words "Corey" & "died" do not make sense! They do not belong together. 
At 10pm, on October 17th, we got the phone call that will forever change our lives. Corey died. Sorry for your loss, it took us over two days to identify …

Am I Losing It?? 
I already shared the story of my son Alan's tragic passing on 9/10/11, but I also want to share a story of something I did after my son was cremated that …

Austin 
The last time I talked to my handsome sweetheart was June 4, 2011. The last thing he told me was "oh Mom I love you." I went through all the motions, by …

My own 911 
Sept 2011 that is. The 13th. When my son texted me to say "Dad, you have to get here. Right now!" I got that gut twisting nauseous feeling but thought …

JUSTICE FOR JOHNNY ANGEL 
Click on each photo to enlarge. 6/16/2006 WAS THE WORST DAY IN MY LIFE. A LITTLE AFTER 6 PM i FOUND OUT MY 19 YEAR OLD SON HAD DIED AT 5:02 PM...AS …

My #1 Son - Alan 
Alan was the first born of my two sons, so he always referred to himself as my '#1 son'. A greeting card from him always ended with something like 'I love …

losing Xavior 
going back to remember all the times he came running to my bed at night cause he heard a noise, or the thunder was to loud..saying mommy i am scard can …

A letter to my dear son 
To my dear son, it's been four days since this nightmare began with a late night knock on the door. The Sheriff asked if he could come in and requested …

Everyday Still Feels Like The Day You Were Taken 
On August 27, 2007 my entire world came to a screeching halt. That was the day you were killed my Son, and nothing has been the same. Here I am (4) years …

Manuel Islas my grandson with whom I raised from a baby I miss you sooo much. It was February 16, 2011 when you were murdered 
I miss you so much Manuel you would of been 17 years old this year. It has been 18 months since you were murdered on February 16, 2010, we received a …

From Tragedy to Triumph 
Click each photo to enlarge It was approximately 8:00 am on Sunday morning, February 28, 2010, when I received a call that no mother ever expects …

Happy birthday 
So my only son left on march 1st 2010. Today was his sons birthday party he is turning 7. I wrote what is the face of grief here and it is fake a lie …

My Precious Baby Boy Joshua  
I lost my baby boy on June 26, 2011. He was my baby of 3 handsome boys. He was 19. Nobody understands the void that grows in my heart everyday. I believe …

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October 22,1979-June2, 2011 
I thought I could write about this but it's still too raw. I'm told that with time I will heal it will get better. I just don't see how. I've lost a big …

My daughter is now an only child 
I gave birth to three lovely children, a son Shannen in 1973, Tanya in 1975 and Shayna in 1980. Only Tanya is left, an only child. At the age of 22 years, …

Chris's Mom.... 
My first born son, Chris, died June 23, 2011....I hurt more and more each day. I don't know how to deal with this pain. I cry all the time. I miss you …

I miss my Son Johnny... 
Click on each photo to enlarge. One month ago today, our 19 year old Son Johnny had a terrible accident and passed away. He had DMD and was confined …

my son alex 
we lost our son alex exactly 2 yrs ago today. somehow, thought i would be healed by now. i am not, but my husband is not on the same page. alex was …

Diary of a Grieving Step-Mom 
Click on each photo to enlarge. On June 22, 2011, my 24 year old stepson Sean LaRue Connolly lost control of his car, flipped it, was ejected out and …

My son Mark, I love and miss you so much, mom 
I lost my son Mark to a massive heart attack august 1st 2011,,,,I have three daughters but i only had one son ,,,,I'm having such a hard time just getting …

Sweet John's mom again, fly with the angels,  
Hi, I read all your stories and wish I could ease your pain somehow. My son died on April 30th this year, the day my life changed forever. We are having …

How can I cope with the suicide of my beloved son 
He was a overachiever, a amazing son, father and brother. Never in his life was he depressed. He was found dead in his house and the autopsy came back …

firstborn son 
i lost my first born son due to accidental overdose on prescription drugs im heartbroken he had a ful medical weeks before and all was clear he was fine …

Until We Meet Again - We'll Love You Forever!!!! (page 4 of 4)  
When we were finally allowed to see Clayton, we knew that he had lost his fight. This was the hardest thing to witness as a parent. When we left ICU, one …

Tristan - I love you baby, I really do. 
I lost Tristan yesterday. I lost him physically that is, I lost him many years ago. He is 34 years old, my youngest son, and one I could never reach or …

my son Anthony, 
my 30 year old son, Anthony, passed away on Aug.16,2011. I dont know how to face today or tomaro..I haven't even burried him yet due to no funds...Its …

My Son Gary 
My son Gary was 41 when he passed away July 4th, 2011 and I am devastated. He lived with me for the past 10 years and we were so very close. He met the …

I miss you Scott 
5 days ago my 27 year old son Scott, went to sleep with his fiance and never woke up. Nobody knows why, you were such a fitness buff. It will take 60 …

Dallas Skidmore: 37 yr old Diabetic son 
Sevierville, Tn It’s August, 2011. It will be two years November 28, 2011, since my only child, my 37 year old diabetic son passed away. Almost two years …

Christine 
My son, Eddie died on June 2,2011, He was out of town with a girl he was seeing and I was told he died of a Pulmonary Embolism, but there were other complications. …

Why did this happen ..I Love and miss you son Jeremy Lynn Youngblood age 30  
to News Updated: 6:40 PM Jun 22, 2011 Police investigate Ada man's death ADA, OK - 30-year-old Jeremy Youngblood's family say he went to a local …

My Billy D.O.B. 11 25 87  
MY son Billy had so much to offer this world. He was very kind and giving without expecting anything in return. His father and I divorced when he was …

Dylan, my only, my love, and my life. 
My Dylan was 27 years old when he died March 21st, 2011. The shock of his passing still hasn't left me. One day, my son was happy and healthy, and three …

Sorry About Last Night 
Last night my husband got into a rather heated argument over our son who died June 6,2011, @ the age of 31. Today I totally regret the things I said to …

I love you Kim 
July 1st, 2011 my daughter passed after having had a heart attack in 2008, a large kidney stone early 2009 and then while healing from that was diagnosed …

Sweet John's mom again 
Hi, I haven't posted anything in 2 months, it has been a little over 3 months since my son John died in my home as I held his hand. He was sick only …

Monique you were so Unique  
In September of 2009 when you were diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma I knew then that the end would come some day. I could tell that you were going to fight …

Jon I miss you so much!!!!! 
On July 13, 2011 I lost my oldest son Jonathan at the age of 26. He was attending School full time and working part time. He was to graduate this fall. …

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I Need to Know Why 
I have come to this site now for about a week. Every time I try to write about my son I become too emotional, There are so many things I would like to …

My Son Gary 
I didn't know that a person could feel this much pain. I lost my son accidentally July 4/2011 . Just 3 weeks ago. He was the most loving son a mother …

LEEDON MY WONDERFUL BROWN EYED ANGEL 
This is the memorial notice to be placed in the local newspaper on 17th August 2011:- "COUZENS, LEEDON (Squirrel) 06/10/1983-17/08/2008 (Forever young) …

Our only child Josh lawhorn  
Our only child Josh Lawhorn. My son passed away on jan. 13, 2011 he had just turned twenty on Dec. 14, 2010. We lost our son in a car accident. He …

His name was Justin,my beloved son. 
My son passed away May 31.2011 I am still in shock, in absolute pain, hell and misery. I have returned to work as a nurse, but am barely functioning. …

His name was Isiah Rincon 
He was only 21 full of life with so many plans. He had turned into the best son a mom could hope for, in fact the night before he died I told him those …

Matt's Mom 
Matt was a beautiful, talented, artistic 26 year old/ married and brother to Philip & Joe. He left this world June 28, 2006 due to a car crash. I am …

His Name Was Robert 
He was never a tall man but small, like David of the Bible, and he also slew a giant. The giant in his life was "alcoholism". We were so proud of him when …

My Hero - Army SPC Noah C. Pierce 
My son Noah served two tours in Iraq. He was there for the invasion in 2003 - only 19 years old. My son came home in 2006 very sick with PTSD and then …

Christopher James aged 20 Sheffield England 
My son Chris died on May 12th 2011, the cause of death was a pulmanory embolism as a result of a DVT - This means that a blood clot formed in his calf …

in shock 
almost 3 weeks ago my son died in his sleep; as i live in england and my son lived in scottland i got a call from his wife about 1.30 am telling me he …

Why didn't he just wait? 
Last winter, my stepson died by a self inflicted gunshot wound. Why? We'll never know. It's one of those times when there is no indication of depression. …

Lord, Help Me! 
I lost my adult son March 19, 2011 to a massive heart attack. Ervin was only 50 years old and the pain and hurt that I'm feeling is almost unbearable and …

Memories of Russ 
It's very late at night. The sky is ablaze with fireworks. The sounds and smells envelop me. I miss you Russ! You died at 38 but I still feel the arms …

Deven 
on nov. 24 2004 I found my 20 year old son laying on his bedroom floor with blood in his ear and a 38 gun under his leg still in his hand all I did was …

We'll Love You Forever!!!! 
On January 16th, 2011, my world changed forever. We lost our eldest of five children to an unknown illness. My son, Clayton succumbed to a horrific …

Adam 
My youngest child, Adam, died March 12, 2011. He was 22 years old. It amazes me that we can continue to live when we are in this much pain. Sometimes …

No Parent Should Ever Have to Say "Good-Bye"!!!! 
When we were finally allowed to see Clayton, we knew that he had lost his fight. This was the hardest thing to witness as a parent. When we …

No Parent Should Ever Have to Say "Good-Bye"!!!! 
After the doctors at Juravinski were able to consult with one another, they agreed that Clayton was most likely suffering from a form of HLH. …

No Parent Should Ever Have to Say  
With our son finally closer to home and in a prestigious medical facility, we were excited to think that soon Clayton would be on the road to recovery. …

No Parent Should Ever Have to Say "Good-Bye"!!!! 
On what should have been his 22nd birthday, there is no cake, no presents and no future. My stomach is twisted tight, my eyes are glistening …

Missing my son 
I lost my son on December 21, 2010. He was my first born, was 32 years old and the father to my only grandchild. He died eight days following a horrible …

Carry you in my heart forever, Don, my 1st born 
My Son, Donald, born to me, a 15 year old involved with someone immature at 19 who got me pregnant, but forced to marry and raise child. Unprepared but …

Sweet John's mom again - 7 weeks 
I have posted twice before since my first born son John died seven weeks ago. I have three other sons, a husband and grandchildren. Two days ago I gave …

4 Ever my Angel Michael Scott 
Click on each photo to enlarge. On 5/28/11 my 24yr old son was at a friends house all nite working on a car they were to race the following nite. …

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I love you Jimmy 
Today is 6/11/11. on 5/5/11 I lost my oldest son. He was 34. Motorcycle accident. 2:30am. No one found him until about 6am. Coroner said he dies instantly, …

mother 
my kevin was 40 and passed away april 3 2011 we still don't know why kevin only weight 2 1/2 lbs. at birth but over came it and grew into a wonderful man. …

my boys bill and derek 
In Less than 18 months I lost my gaurdian angel he was my oldest son Bill. He was 32 born march 16 1977 he died on novenber 22 2009. On May 9 2011 I lost …

sweet John's mom 
I posted my first page last week. It has been 39 days since my son John died. I read all your stories and I realize so many people are suffering. I also …

Christopher my Son momma loves you 
I am not sure were to start the pain is so bad i cant look at picture wow it is still like a dream and i think about that day on Wed i was planning are …

My "New" Life 
I lost my sweet precious daughter last September. She was 23 years old, married less than one year. She was also my best friend. Her death was sudden, …

my sweet john 
The end of march this year, my son wasn't feeling well because he was laid off and had no insurance, he put off going to the doctor. His lungs were full …

I love you my darling 
DEAN It has been just over 1 year since you were taken from this earthly plane.I am slowly ...getting through each day ....some dragging myself around,some …

my stacy 
stacy died on the 4 of nov 2010 at 17 55 still cant believe she is gone i still look out the window 2 c her comming home from work but i know in my heart …

After Life 
I am curious, a friend of mine called this morning & said she met someone who is a medium, my friend was very good friends with my son. she said this guy …

He couldnt cope with the real world he missed his Dad too much! 
My husband died of esophageal cancer on May 21st 2011. My 26 year old son seemed to be coping alright. He had a beautiful girlfriend of 10 months he had …

My Handsome son Jeremy 
Jeremy had a heart bigger than anyone.He loved his family and friends.Jeremy came by to see me the night before my husband and I were going on vacation.Jeremy …

We lost our only child of 28. Still waiting for answers.  
We had the best baby, child, teenager, young adult. With her being an only child, she was always more mature than her peers, or at least more mature than …

Family  
My sons wife tormented him for a year & a half before he chose death. We live in the same town & she has my 3 grandsons so I have to stay in contact with …

Another Month gone by 
On May 20th it will be 8 months since my son died. Again this week is very emotional leading up to the 20th. Everytime I think Im taking steps forward …

My Lillie 
On my birthday last year I woke up to a phone call telling me that my daughter was dead. 23 years old and a 2 year old daughter waiting for her mother …

I can't do this continued 
It only gets worse and worse. I want my Greg to come home so bad and he can't. They let him lay on the ground and die now on top of this my husband had …

Lori 
It been one year today that I lost my beautiful daughter Lori to cancer. It been a tough mother's day. I just feel so tired. It helped to spend the …

The pain of my loss 
I lost my daughter in Jan. 2011. She was 36 years old. I watched her suffer for a year with breast cancer. She had a mastectomy, removal of all the lymph …

I couldn't do it.......... 
Well, my new job lasted 4 days. The people were rude & I found myself wanting to just tell them all where to get off. I just can't get back into the living …

ashley 
monday 1-11-10 a police officer came 2 my job and told me my 26yr. old daughter was found dead accidental drug overdose. i had her when i was 16 . she …

Matt 
My son Matt died on March 10th 2011 at just 24 years old. Words cannot express the anger and sorrow I have felt since that terribly drastic day. I am not …

My Michael 
Hello, glad to have found this site. On June the 4th, 2011 it will be one year since my son Michael passed away. He was 26 years old and my only child. …

Can I do This ?? 
Well, it's been 7 months since my 36yr old son completed suicide. I started a job yesterday, I am a hairstylist & with jobs being so hard to find I took …

I can't do this continued 
Today has been 4 weeks since Greg died. Each day has gotten harder. I still cry all the time. Can't eat, the medicine the doctor gave me doesnt' seem …

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Should be excited 
Today I went for a job interview, I start my new job Monday, it's been 7 months since my 36yr. old son completed suicide. Him & I were close talked to …

Losing Barry, my sweet son. 
The call came just two weeks ago just before dawn. Always, a call at that time is scary. My son was a heavy drinker from the age of 20 and caused my late …

RUDE SHOCK 
I will never forget the 29th of NOV. 2010, That day an arrow was pierced into my heart. My 21yr old son was shot dead. He just returned from school and …

I can't do this 
At this time I can't add his picture yet. I have a very hard time looking at pictures of his beautiful smiling face. My handsome son died 16 days ago …

dylan john 
my son dylan was born to me when i was 26... the same age that he would be when Brain Cancer would kill him on nov 30, 2010. dylan was the most beautiful …

Daniel 
My son Daniel died february 1st 2011. He was my best friend and best friend to my 14 y.o. disabled daughter. He was 23 years old and I just cant accept …

Drug Overdose- My 27 Year Old Son 
My son, John, had a very long struggle with a heroin addiction. I found out by coming across needles while cleaning back in 2005- I almost had a heart …

Dark days even when the sunshines 
Well, soon the 7th month of my sons death will be upon us. Not a lot has changed except some things just get harder. It's easy for people to say it's time …

My World Has Ended. 
My son who I loved more than anything did the unthinkable and took his own life om 03/30/2011. It seems he did not intend or so I hope. I know he was high …

Wes 
We never understood when our son, Wes, would rebuff efforts to take golf lessons or piano lessons. He loved both and had natural talent with each. He simply …

Mama love you so much. 
Ronnie my son I love you so very much,I miss so much you are the lite of my soul and turn off the day the you decide to take yur life. After suffering …

I'm crying.... 
Click on each photo to enlarge. How do you title a story about your loss? I am just sitting here crying today. Just wishing that it didn't happen. …

Hootie Hoo Girl .... always on my mind forever in my heart  
March 18th, 2010 we lost our “Hootie Hoo girl” to carbon monoxide poisoning in her apartment. Hootie Hoo was Niki’s favorite saying and her way of saying …

This is so hard 
I sit here & watch my Grandsons out in the back yard & think of their dad, (my son) & what he is missing. The days turned into weeks & the weeks into months …

My Darling Girl. 
On the 8 December 2009 my beautiful daughter Danielle died in an head on collision....she was 21yrs old. To say that my heart is broken is an understatement....I …

Robyn's 31st birthday 
Click on each picture to enlarge. March 12th is Robyn's 31st birthday. The first one since she died in Dec. 2010. The thought of not being with her …

My sweet son Dimitri 
Today is another dreaded anniversary....they come the 9th of every month. It's been 7 months today since my beautiful son Dimitri died of acute myeloid …

Florida Sunshine 
It's 5 & 1/2 months since my son died. The weather is warm & the sun shines bright, but all I see is gloom. I used to love being outside soaking up the …

Father lost only daughter 3 years ago. My world is still a different color. 
It was on a Friday, March 30th, 2007 when my mother and sister came up my drive and told me I needed to go to the hospital that something had happen to …

Channeling Erik 
One decision. One ill-fated decision. That’s all it took to cleave our lives in half: the wonderful before and the intolerable after. In the days and months …

My son is gone 
It happened on 12/26/10...we were going to go shopping for some after Christmas things....my son was living with me due to having been out of work (he …

A Mom who lost 2-sons and a grandson 
I am a Mom who has lost 2-adult sons. One my first born in a motor cycle accident. And my 2nd adult son to suicide. I also lost a grandchild who was …

i am the grandmother of anthony michael `111 
my grandson passed away on nov,26,2010 HE LEFT MY HOME THAT HE LIVED IN FOR 2 YEARS TO GO TO HIS MOTHERS HOUSE WITH HIS BROTHER TO BUY HIS MOTHER A BIRTHDAY …

grief  
It's been 4 & a half months since my son completed suicide I still feel so lost,sad, angry & the list goes on & on. I feel like I haven't moved an inch …

My beautiful daughter and best friend Cindy 
My daughter died november 30th aged 29, myself and my husband found her asleep on her sofa you looked so at peace my baby girl but I feel numb how can …

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Letting Go 
My Pastor told me today that I need to let my son Jerry go until I see him again. He completed suicide on 9/20/10. How do I do this? He was a part of my …

I Love you my son. 
I am missing you so much I have still cry every night......I found some negatives of you today Deano when we were at Harrington on holidays. I remember …

Our 20 year old son took his life... 
On October 10th 2009 the Marines showed up at our door. They were sorry to inform us that our son Joseph (Joey) had taken his life. My life has been …

Why 
This may seem like a cold question but it's not meant to be that way. There are a lot of people on here who have lost their child to suicide, myself included, …

My wonderful daughter 
I lost my beautiful daughter Lori (43) six months ago on May 8. She was diagnosed with cancer and was gone in two weeks. It was a major trauma for me and …

My lovely son leighton 
My son leighton was 22 when he died. He died on xmas day 2010. I have three sons, ages 29, 25 and 22. My middle son liam and I went to get leighton to …

My Precious Firstborn Son  
On October 4, 2010, we found our son dead in his apartment which is beside our home. We knew he did not kill himself but had to wait six weeks for the …

Missing my Son , Anthony M Pignotti III 
Click on each photo to enlarge On November 26, 2010 my two sons were with me, their stepmom and both Grandparents in Hoboken, having a laugh together. …

missing my Robyn 
She was so tiny when she was born, just 4 lbs. and then she started growing. But not much, at age 30 she was just 5 foot tall. I never imagined I would …

Missing My Son 
Today has been 8 weeks since my son Cody left this world. It has been the toughest 8 weeks of my life! Cody was just 3 weeks shy of his 21st birthday. …

My older brother took his life at 37. 
My older brother who just turned 37 hung himself in a self storage facility he rented to store his classic Chevy last year. He was my parents 2nd eldest …

Things are moving too fast 
People are moving to fast for me. It will be 4 months on the 20th since my son completed suicide, family & friends have moved on to other things in life, …

The 25 yr old daughter of my cousin 
We are all still reeling. I was in Colo just before Thanksgiving caring for my mother, whom we THOUGHT we were going to lose. She recovered from being …

Mike Shaffer 
Mike was a 47 year old drug addict. I loved him in spite of that. He literally killed himself with meth. He had so many accidents happen to him. He …

My Beautiful daughter 
My Daughters Name is Melissa Granland, she was sick for 15 years and dealt with more pain and suffering they anyone person should have to. She had such …

Jay Jay I am so sorry you left us 
Your life was so difficult with the struggle of mental illness and substance abuse. Young adolescence, teen years, young adult, to middle age, you left …

still missing my son 
It will 3 months on the 20th since my son decided to leave us. The pain is still more then anyone should ever have to endure, the hole in my heart is …

This site is still helping me 
This site is amazing with so many amazing beautiful people sharing their story of grief. When I am alone at night I find this site a blessing. I feel …

MY SON JEREMY TOOK HIS LIFE 
MY SON JEREMY JUST TURNED 26 IN MAY THIS YEAR. HE DIED IN JUNE. HE TOOK HIS LIFE FROM BEING DEPRESSED AND DRINKING THAT EARLY MORNING, JUNE 27TH 2010. …

Jonathan 
I just lost my son, Jonathan, December 10th, 2010 and I am so, so sad, the pain is unbearable. Jon went into the emergency room the day before Thanksgiving …

thank you 
I would like to thank this site and all connected with it for allowing people like me to express our heartfelt grief and pain. I used to comb this site …

My beautiful girl 
I lost my beautiful 21 year old daughter December 5, 2009. She was on her way to work, the road was slippery. She lost control and was thrown from her …

My Special Angel in Heaven 
It's been 2 years and 4 months, and I still cannot believe Leedon has gone. It's the 3rd Christmas that we as a family will have without him. I am finding …

Grief and family 
My story begins on May 13, 2010 when I lost my first born child to Melanoma. Through it all my brother and his wife became an anchor in reality for me. …

How can I do xmas 
I can't think about xmas. When I hear singing of xmas carols or see a shopping center all decorated up I just have to run away. It cuts through my heart …

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My precious son 
My precious son, Scott (29 years old) was killed by a drunk driver one year ago on Dec. 7, 2009 at 1045 in the morning on his way to work. He was sitting …

My first born, my SONshine, my (once) bouncing baby boy! 
12/11/2010 My first Christmas without you..... I celebrated my 40th birthday last month, my first in 20 years, without you. My birthday was uneventful, …

I miss you Darryn... 
My 21 yr old son was murdered in a home invasion April 3,2008, and the courts deported the trigger man, but never charged the other people involved. I …

Where is Everyone Now 
My son passed away Sept.20th, 2010. As the news got out my home was overflowing with friends & family. The Holidays are here I'm still grieving the …

My Son Matthew 
It has been has been a little over nine months since our amazing 29 year old son Matthew was shot and killed. Matthew was an off duty police officer. …

Nothing will ever be the same 
Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone it was the first Holiday for us without our son (Jerry) very hard and emotional day. Not looking forward to Christmas …

My Angels 
It has been four weeks since we had a knock at the door from the police officer. He was here to tell us of the death of our precious 26 year old son. The …

Being Thankful 
Today is Thanksgiving. My heart reaches out to all who write and read on this wonderful site. It is hard to count our blessings today, but we do. It is …

Still hurting 
Here I am again. Haven't even begun to come to terms with my son's death and now the holidays are upon us, this is hard, hard, hard. Never felt this kind …

My son Jerry 8/7/1974 - 9/20/2010 
My son was 36 yrs old, he died of suicide. The pain I feel is beyond anything I can describe. It's feels like my heart has been wrenched out of me. I don't …

My Dearest Aisha 
Aisha J Turner, third born of six children, my oldest daughter. Fun loving, joyful, friendly, loved to cook special meals for her family and friends. I …

Deano I am back to square one.... 
My baby, I am missing you more than ever....my heart never stops aching but is always full of love at the same time. I picture your face and send you all …

My beautiful brown eyed boy Danu 
It has been almost one year now and I want you all to know the only way to pass through grief intact is to do charitable work for others in need. My son …

broken heart 
My son Matt was 29 years old when he took his own life. I do not know why he did this but I am shocked and horrified. I never knew he had thoughts of …

Brian was My Heart 
It's been a little over six years since Brian died in a car crash. Amazing as it seems, he had only a tiny cut on his face to show that anything had happened …

My Beloved Son Dimitri 
On August 9th, 2010 my whole world turned upside down. That's the day my sweet silly son went to Heaven. He was 23 years and 27 days old. It all started …

The death of my only child 
September 5, 2010, two long weeks ago, was the day my only child, a beautiful, intelligent, kind 32-year old named Holly, died from an overdose of heroin. …

MY GINO 
THE DAY GINO WAS BORN MY HUSBAND WENT SCREAMING THROUGH THE HOSPITAL HALL. WE WERE SO HAPPY. 3 YEARS AFTER WE GAVE BIRTH TO ROCCO. ON MARCH 11TH 2010 IN …

Letters To Jamie 
My youngest son Jamie was born with cerebral palsy July 1971. Drs. never gave him a good outlook for his life. They said he would not live to see 15yrs. …

Our Jace 
June 8, 1987 the doctor exclaimed, "It's a boy!" Tears of joy flooded down my cheeks. Twenty three years exactly, June 8, 2010 tears of pain flooded …

Zachary Ryan Shouse 
I lost my son last week, July 12th, 2010, suddenly and unexpectedly. Even the Medical Examiner does not know what happened. He was 27, the most amazing …

ERIC JOSEPH WELLER 
I lost my beautiful son, Eric Weller, on March 17, 2010. He had turned 28 years old on March 10th. He was drinking and committed suicide. I am so …

My wonderful son 
Dean Bradley Burgess My handsome young son, with a wonderful sense of humour and a big heart was killed on May 11,2010 in a motor vehicle accident. He …

My "Cool Nephew" Justin 
My Cool Nephew, his name is Justin. who made ME feel cool, as we adjusted. The stories he would tell me, I knew he trusted. The stories i told HIM, …

Terence Joseph Warren 
June 19, 2010 is the day that I will consider that part of the world ended. At4:47 a.m. a knock at the door, I was thinking it was my beloved son …

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Support it out there 
We lost our son in 1998 and shortly thereafter we began to attend The Compassionate Friends meetings. TCF is a support group for parents, siblings and …

Nicholas Wucher 
We lost our son June 24, 2010.. There is such an empty hole in my body.. There is just no way to describe the feeling.. We cry and ask why but nothing... …

Father & Mother 
My son Nicholas G. Wucher died 6/24/2010... He was a great son, loving, caring. His mother and I and his two sisters and brother will miss him forever. …

My daughter Jen. 
I just recently lost my daughter to metastasized breast cancer. She was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago. She did the conventional treatments, surgery, chemo …

Mikey's Story - 23 Years is not Enough 
Mikey is my one and only son. He is the younger brother of Heather and twin to his sister Kristin. From day one, Mikey was a character. He had red hair, …

My Son 
The phone woke me up at 4 a.m. It was my Mom telling me that my 26 yr. old son had been shot. I ran out the door, got in the car with my sister. That's …

A life that could have been saved and didnt have to be taken 
Linda was my middle child i have four daughters she was second oldest she was my problem child, so much like me; we even had the same kind of cancer cervical …

Ashton, a very wanted child 
Three days before Thanksgiving in 2007, I lost my only son in a car wreck. He had just turned 21. It started like any other day, except the night before …

My Dane Adam 
I lost my beautiful son Dane almost 2 months ago now. I feel lost and like I am walking around in a nightmare most of the time. I tried to do the thank …

When Kevin died 
I have two days every month that I think of as when I lost my son. He died August 5th, 2009 but we did not find him until 11 days later on the 16th. …

[Complicity to Commit: The Murder of Josh Newcomb] 
My name is Michelle Johnson and Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 started like any other typical workday. I got up, got ready for work and drove to the office. …

Losing my son Aaron 
How can i begin to grieve for my son? The circumstances surrounding his death has me very upset and angry. He was not alone when he died, someone was with …

In loving memory of my first born son, Jamie Kurtz 
The news of my son's death came to me from my second son after a long day at work. When Jordan, my second son, told me that Jamie died..I did not even …

In Loving Memory of Tabitha K. Hansen 
My daughter Tabitha, also known as “Tabby” was born December 13, 1981 and Gone Home with God on January 27, 2010. Not only was she my daughter, but my …

I have a hole in my soul and emptiness in my heart 
My beautiful caring 39 year old only child Elissa died on 12/03/09; it is hard for me to use the word died she was my life, my best friend and the one …

My son John 
I put my story up 5 weeks after my son died of accidental overdose. It has been 13 weeks now and I still can't believe he is gone. I wait for the phone …

He Wanted To Come Home 
Matt was almost 37 when he was hit by a car. He had been on the streets for the last three years. He had a drug problem and had left behind his family, …

Brandie will never be forgotten 
My daughter Brandie was barely 24, when she was found by a friend on her bathroom floor. I had been talking to her every day, she told me she was not feeling …

My life ended with his my son Ryan: Dec 19, 1977 -March 14, 2008 
The phone rang, my sister was on the line. "Ryan has been shot". Who, Why, How? She said my brother Jim had shot him. I had just talked to them a half …

I lost my beautiful son 
Hi. My name is Heidi. I am looking for possible chats with other grieving parents. My wonderful son, Courtney Alan Phelps, died suddenly on June 27th, …

Last time with my son 
Well son, I just admitted to myself I don’t know how to live without you. You were my life for 23 years; you may not have realized it, but most everything …

CAPT.DR.MANU 26 
It was tragic end of my son’s life. His death is still an unsolved mystery for me. Though it was ruled as suicide by the police of Goa. Mystery in the …

My Daughter, My Angel ~ Jessica Tarver 
My Daughter, 8-30-84, My Angel, June 1, 2009, Jessica, passed away on June 1, 2009 at the tender age of 24. She served in the United States Air Force, …

My Lisa 
On August 11, 2009 my tall beautiful daughter, Lisa died of pancreatic cancer. She struggled for 2 years trying to hold on to life and finally lost the …

28 years of Love  
Its been 3 months since my son passed away. The first 2 months I functioned normally, I cried and I missed him but I was busy with the Holidays and the …

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Hope 
I just lost my daughter to breast cancer, her name was Hope. Hope was such a wonderful person, even as a child. She always respected me, trusted me …

Still Grieving Mom/Grandma 
December 17, 2006. That was the day I died inside. My 22 year old daughter and two sons (my grandsons) (ages 3 and 20 months) were killed in a car accident. …

I Lost My Two Sons 
I am the mother of 2 wonderful sons, they were my life. I was a single mom, a very proud mom. On July 4th, my son Shawn, who was 28, was sitting in his …

Bobby Sapper Crews 
My son was 18, lost his life in a d.w.i. accident. His best friend was driving, March 21st, '09. My mom Carol Crews was shot and killed by her husband, …

my son jeff 
I MISS MY SON SO MUCH. HE WOULD TAKE ME TO LUNCH AND DINNER AND THE CASINO, USUALLY HE DIDN'T HAVE ANY MONEY, BUT I DID'T CARE BECAUSE I WANTED TO MAKE …

MY NICOLE 
Don't know what to do with the pain, hurt and anger I feel right now. My daughter Nicole(Nikki) passed away April 22, 2009. I don't know how to handle …

About My Jen 
From the age of 5 when Jen was supposed to start school and I was pregnant with her sister, Jen decided to become independent and that she would be able …

Letter to my son, lost to suicide 
My Dear Son, We are witnessing the beautiful colors of fall and yet one slow day seems to follow the next without me having the slightest interest …

Memories of Jonathan 2009 
MEMORIES OF JON * Going cold turkey by throwing your baby bottle out the car window. * Swallowing a coat hanger. I can still get queasy when I think …

My Son Matthew 
Matthew was our second child. He was a typical second child, giving and sharing, and quiet. He was a good kid and was excellent in school. He graduated …

Grieving Aunt 
My 28 year old nephew passed away about 7 weeks ago. He was as close as one of my own children, however, I know he was not my child so therefore I know …

Lost and missing him so much! 
I lost my son not quite 2 months ago. In my life, I have been forced to deal with loss, but this loss is just absolutely paralyzing. When I received …

MY ANGEL KERRI MAE  
ON DECEMBER 3, 2008, MY WORLD WENT FROM A BEAUTIFUL DREAM TO THE WORST NIGHTMARE IMAGINABLE. MY WONDERFUL GRANDDAUGHTER, WHO HAD JUST BECOME A MOTHER …

I thought he was going to make a difference in peoples' lives. 
My youngest son committed suicide in February 2009 while he was at college. He wanted to be a teacher and I couldn't wait for the time when he would make …

A Hole In My Heart 
My daughter Wendy, age 50, died suddenly Dec. 3 1998 of a cerebral aneurysm and now I have a lump in my throat, a pain in my stomach and most of all a …

My Jimmy 41 yrs old passed on 12/29/08 
My son came early on 11/7/87, he was due on 12/28/67. What a perfect son. I just lost him to an unknown heart problem 12/29/08. My heart is broken too. …

Johnny Boy 
Words of Sorrow I lost my 22 year old son - John "Johnny Boy" - to an accidental drug overdose on 9/29/08. He was the light of my life and others. I …

Thursday 4/28/2005 was the worse day of my life........... 
On April 28, 2005- Thursday morning, I got a call at around 8:30am. From my son's place of work. Michele said that something had happened to my son, and …

Gert. Cardinal 
It's with a broken heart that I write this story. On January 16/2008 I lost the sunshine and joy of my life, my youngest son, Michael Jean Berube, as the …

Michael 
Michael was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor on 9/23/05, he was 24 years old. Doctors told us there is …

Am I the only one? 
Seems I am always questioning and writing while others seem so quiet. I have this overwhelming need to be alone and quiet and everyone thinks I am crazy. …

When breathing is an effort 
March 15 2008 was by far the worst day of my life. My beautiful 41 year old son was snatched from my life. As he drove home to his wife and two children …

My Baby Boy DEvin 
I lost my only son on march 13th 2013,he was 17 I had him when I was 16 years old and he is my world! He died at a friends house after taking Xanax and …

My Blue Eyed Angel  
Marcie the usual comment page did not open so I am posting my reply here to you. You are not wrong in the way you feel? Your Grief is so strong it is …

One Year since I lost my son Robbie... 
Robbie - I cannot believe it's been one year...how can that be? Your life was so difficult and hard for you and I thought that things were turning around, …

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I miss you so much Neva, 
I miss you so much Neva, and God help me, I just want to be up their with you,only? I have your sisters still here, Only? my heart aches, it will never …

Victoria 
For the last year of my daughters life I heard myself say to her over and over "I am never gonna give you advice that is going to hurt you, I'm telling …

My Michael 
I lost my son in February of 2011. He had just a cold and was having trouble breathing..took him to the ER and they said go home and just keep what you …

Robbie - your birthday on October 26th 
I miss you every day and think of you often. I know that you never meant to leave this world, and were looking forward to your future. Your pictures were …

JUST ONE LIFE 
As we again approach that dreaded time we all, who knew and loved our beautifull daughter Cheryl will remember always. Late on the Saturday around 5 pm …

Alero my Daughter 
Alero came to my life on that 28th day of November unassisted. There was no labour pain, just a urge to ease myself and phew she came to the world squealling …

missing my son soo much 
11 months ago i lost the most precious person to me.it seems like it was just yesterday i was holding you in my arms.mommy loves you with all of her heart …

Robbie - 6 Months Today...I miss you... 
I think of you every day and cannot believe that you have been gone 6 months today. As I look at your pictures, I am starting to feel all of the love that …

Brandon 
Its been 8 months and 11 days since that horrific day, a day i wish never was. I miss my son so much every passing day, no phone calls no news about my …

ROBBIE - MISSING YOU - 3 MONTHS HAVE GONE BY 
I miss you Robbie and think of you every day...Thank God I have found some resolution to think that I could have, should have done better to help you. …

The loss of my shining star JOSHUA ANDREW MILLISER 
Click on each photo to enlarge. My son passed away at the young age of 28, on July 23,2011. He was a very handsome man, that was a magnet when it …

ROBBIE - MISSING YOU VERY MUCH -  
Robbie I miss you very much and think of you every day. I pray that God has enveloped you with his love and peace as you so deserve. You were my precious …

Some Days Are Simply Harder Than Others 
I lost my son February 11. He died suddenly and unexpectedly of a bacterial infection. Our hearts are broken but we draw strength from God. Today, …

First Mother's Day 
This is my first Mother's Day without my son who died three months and two days ago. I miss his voice. He left behind a wife pregnant with their first …

ROBBIE - MISSING YOU 
It has been just over 8 weeks since you passed and I miss and honor your life. You were such a gentle man and so very handsome. I miss seeing your face …

Why? 
http://www.recover-from-grief.com/grief-club-gateway.htmlThere is no answer to the question. He was only 28. I talked to him only two days ago. He was …

My Beautiful Davita 
My first child, a beautiful daughter, born on my dad's birthday. A soft cuddly bundle of joy, loved by all who really knew her, especially children. She …

ROBBIE - MY SON (38 years old) 
I miss you very much and think of you every day....it will be 6 weeks tomorrow (Tuesday) since I saw you and talked to you and on Wednesday it will 6 weeks …

I love you to the five point star 
Wilson was named after two great men i'm proud of my grandpa's. when wilson was born i thought he looked just like popeye. We lived just the two of …

In Eric's name  
Oh what a wonderful year 2010 began. My oldest son was getting married in May to his longtime girlfriend. What a wedding it was, bold and elaborate..just …

took his life 
anmy son was in love with a girl but lived with his girl and son and not love her anymore. so he hanged his self.i threw him out so he stayed with his …

KILLED BY ONE PUNCH 
My son Nathan went on a night out with a few friends that was the last time I saw him alive. The knock at the door at 5am by the police to go to the hospital …

My Angel, Dragos  
The gentle soul left this life with a fight. Very long painful fight. Now is a huge, empty space in our universe of being with out him around. How can …

My Angel #1 
Click on each photo to enlarge. Hello, My name is Rose. I'm Shannon's mom. Shannon went home to heaven on Feb.10, 2011. God blessed me with three angels, …

Nephew 
Young man of 35 years lived with me for 18years went to USA got married had a daughter now two and a half years old died by a heart attack

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Stephanie 
Thee months have now gone by since I lost my lovely daughter Stephanie to Bipolar Disorder. I am still vey depressed and finding it hard to live my life …

My son died suddenly of a heart attack at age 39 
My only child, my son, died suddenly of a heart attack at age 39. He was divorced and had his son for weekend visits. He had his son come to visit …

My son gave his life to have a relationship with his father. 
I left my children's father in 1989 when my son was only 10 years old. Although we all lived together my husband was always too busy for any of our children. …

Why did god take my child  
Del died on aug 20th 2007 he was killed in a car accident he was drinking. after four years i'm still so mad at him for drinking and he father for …

He never died 
I cant believe my son is dead from heroin OD ,he left us on the 21feb.2011 ,till now I c. Him early in my deems ,I. Want 2join him but can't break my …

my little bumblebee 
my grown daughter died this past spring...I feel like there is glass in my heart...I am not angry at God, knowing there is a plan we do not see...but …

Our 27 year old son Aaron had Spinabifita & passed on the 26/12/2010 
We spent Xmas day with my wifes family & Xmas evening with my family we arrived home at 9.30pm, I put my son to bed at approx 10.15pm as it was a big day, …

Angels Laird-Thank you.. 
I have felt so much comfort and support in the short time I have been at this site. I read a post today on my blog from a warm and caring person, Angels …

Day of the Dead 
Where I live we celebrate the passing of our loved ones. It really is beautiful thing to see all of the graves decorated with beautiful bright flowers. …

YUVIKA GARG - Shining Star lost in the galaxies.  
Yuvika Garg was born on October 19, 2004 in Punjab (India). She was the only child of her parents. She was an astonishing child as she never been adamant …

when i see the color purple 
The color purple was tella's favorite color. She discovered it was a royal color during the biblical days and very expensive as she was reading a bible …

Until We Meet Again - We'll Love You Forever!!!! (page 1 of 4)  
On what should have been his 22nd birthday, there is no cake, no presents and no future. My stomach is twisted tight, my eyes are glistening with tears …

Until We Meet Again - We'll Love You Forever!!!! (page 2 of 4)  
With our son finally closer to home and in a prestigious medical facility, we were excited to think that soon Clayton would be on the road to recovery. …

Until We Meet Again - We'll Love You Forever!!!! (page 3 of 4)  
After the doctors at Juravinski were able to consult with one another, they agreed that Clayton was most likely suffering from a form of HLH. This disease …

Levi 
We have six children. Jacob, Ben, Levi, Julia, Judah and Elizabeth. That's right all Bible names. We were special. Death wasn't suppose to visit us …

Melanie my Angel 
My beautiful daughter Melanie died on the 07.12.2010 we went through so much together she was 25 she had diabetes an suffered for 15 years an then when …

MY FIRST BORN IS GONE 
After being apart from my adult son for 2 and a half years we got back together and shared just a few weeks before he passed 3 days after being diagnosed …

my angel 
bonnie's life was full of suffering and pain from the day she was brought into this cruel world there will never be anything to ever take her place she …

The bright and beautiful light that was my son Christopher 
Christopher's light faded and left us on September 5th, 2010. Christopher was (and I like to believe still is) a gift directly from the divine. He was …

Only the good die young 
He would have been 30 years old this year, but the year was 2004 and he was just started working at the Charlottesville Ice Park, which is indoors, about …

I Miss You Eric 
It has been six months since my son, Eric, left my world. I think of him every day and can't seem to get over losing my son. I miss him so much. We never …

Mother 
On March 28, 2010, my daughter passed away from many health problems. I miss her so much. She had Tuberous Sclerosis and Diabetes and later had kidney …

My Little Leedon 
On the 17th August 2008 the day began as a usual Sunday. Leedon left on his motorbike to attend a memorial ride in honour of a young boy who had been …

Polina, my International Daughter 
Late spring of 2002: we were given biographical data and a letter from Polina, a Russian girl preparing for a year of study in America and in need of a …

Baby girl 
With your loss I come crashing down broken, removed completely from all that was before, struggling for understanding, desperate for release from deep …

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Matthew -You are my Sunshine 
In November 2005, I received the most horrible phone call. Your son has been injured. The army humvee ran over a land mine. All soldiers involved are gravely …

My Son 
I write poems since the loss of my son, it helps me express my pain, but I don't think it helps me move forward. Anyway here is my latest poem. (ED: …

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