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All grieve in different ways.
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Sharron | Report | 17 Jul 2015 12:33 |
Have just been reading one of Uzzi's threads. She lost Minx around the same time as my Desmond died and I have just thought of how we handle grief in such different ways. |
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AnnCardiff | Report | 17 Jul 2015 13:10 |
fortunately both my parents died peacefully - my Dad died first and that was awful to deal with, I loved him dearly, but when Mum died I found it easier to deal with her death, although of course she meant the world to me |
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magpie | Report | 17 Jul 2015 14:03 |
My mother died in her sleep, aged 68, good for her, a dreadful shock for us particularly my S-father. He, however, had terminal cancer and his death was hideous, as described by Ann. It was the worst 8 months of my life. When our beloved Millie died, cancer again that ba###d disease, (stand by for the RRer!!) 18months ago, I thought I'd shed all the tears I possessed for my parents, and two other close family members who were dear to me, but I hadn't. It was just awful, but, a bit against my better judgment, we now have Cassie who has finally made us smile again. |
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Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it | Report | 17 Jul 2015 15:44 |
Well folks may remember my post last July when we lost our cat Mirabelle I was beside myself and her loss was up with losing my parents and two siblings |
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magpie | Report | 17 Jul 2015 18:23 |
Oh Shirley, you've certainly had much more than your share of heartache. I hope you new puss has made you smile as our new puppy baby has for us! <3for you and for your daughter. |
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SuffolkVera | Report | 17 Jul 2015 20:00 |
Grief is a strange thing. My mum died at the fairly young age of 58. I was heartbroken when she died but relieved that she was free of the pain she had suffered for as long as I could remember. I was trying to support my Dad and take care of my two young children so I just tried to be strong for them. |
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UzziAndHerDogs | Report | 17 Jul 2015 20:57 |
Grief is strange Sharron I can´t imagine another animal so soon after Minx, but then we do have the 14yr old I am a puppy at heart to contend with. |
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lavender | Report | 17 Jul 2015 22:00 |
When our baby son died suddenly and unexpected to cot-death, as I've often spoken on here, I found recovery impossible. |
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Dermot | Report | 18 Jul 2015 08:53 |
'A child who loses a parent never recovers.' (Colm Toibin). |
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lavender | Report | 18 Jul 2015 12:12 |
I think that is probably true, Dermot. It has certainly taken almost a lifetime for me! |
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Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it | Report | 18 Jul 2015 16:21 |
lavender |
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lavender | Report | 18 Jul 2015 22:51 |
What a lot of sadness, Shirley. It must have been almost impossible to bear, yet as we know there is no choice and we have always to find the strength to carry on. |
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RockyMountainShy | Report | 18 Jul 2015 23:25 |
'A child who loses a parent never recovers.' (Colm Toibin) |
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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond | Report | 19 Jul 2015 04:08 |
'A parent who loses a child never recovers' is as relevant, I know losing my baby daughter 41 years ago changed me for always and I have never got over the loss. There is always a void in my life. |
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lavender | Report | 19 Jul 2015 22:39 |
Absolutely, Liz |
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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond | Report | 20 Jul 2015 03:16 |
Indeed I have Lavender, altho many people have said I should put the loss behind me, it's not something I can ever do, as you will know. Having my lovely son eight years later helped enormously. If/when he and his fiancee present me with a grandchild I will be thrilled -altho I am very fond of my 'step'grandchildren, it isn't the same. |
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lavender | Report | 20 Jul 2015 23:11 |
I do hope that you are blessed with a grandchild of your own, Liz. The arrival of ours has been completely wonderful in every way. |
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Sharron | Report | 20 Jul 2015 23:30 |
A lady I knew had a stillborn daughter, her fourth child, and was taken straight back to the ward where the mothers with babies were and her husband was told to never mention the child. |
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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond | Report | 21 Jul 2015 08:04 |
My father was told by the midwife to bury my baby brother in the garden! It felt strange to see my late grandmother's house and wonder if little Richard was buried in the garden. I never asked my parents if that's what happened, too late now. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 21 Jul 2015 08:11 |
Slightly off topic..... |
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