Grief and the pain that comes with it

[Grady80]

I’m struggling today with grief, I lost my child 2 years ago and the sadness and hurt I feel is overwhelming. On top of that, guilt, shame, and feelings of being a bad mom is crippling me. I can’t forgive myself for not doing enough. I know how much I loved him, but my mind is telling me I wasn’t good enough and that I should have done more and I can’t help but believe it. I would have given my life for him but to me even that isn’t good enough. I need to connect with someone who’s lost a child. I could really use a friend

[kenster1]

hi sorry to hear about your loss of your dear son its the most heart breaking thing a parent can go through sadly its something we have in common my son was only 6 years old.we have a forum on here called bereavement care and share its a smallish community but very much understanding and it could be added support to you along with being here.here anytime god bless and take care.

[Grady80 in reply to kenster1]

Thanks so much

[kenster1 in reply to Grady80]

anytime.

[Missy_D]

I lost my daughter 32 years ago and I still grieve. I wonder what she would be doing right now. Would I be a Grandma? Would she have been a successful career woman? What you are feeling is normal and natural as a parent. As Kenster has suggested a support forum, I suggest you join and offload your feelings in order to gain the support of those who can relate to what you are going through. All I can say is that is does get easier over time but you never forget xxxx

[Grady80 in reply to Missy_D]

Thank you