Loss of an only child

Misty - posted on 08/14/2009

Six years ago i lost my 9 year old son in an accident.I didnt know what i was going to do without him. i felt so lonely and lost. but my life did slowly get better. I now am married and have 2 beautiful boys, 3 and 4. I tell them about their big brother all the time. I tell people that it maks me feel better talking about my son because he was such a big part of my life. I still have those days where i want to stay in bed and cry and that is ok. but always try and remember the good things. I am now in the process of building a park in his name and we have a 100 foot wall for children who have died before their time. In doing this it give me something to live for along with my 2 sons. I looked for something that my son would have loved. wether it is planting a tree, making a garden, or whatever you can find. Life does get better and it is ok to feel happy and sad.

LeighAnne - posted on 08/12/2009

Tina I can feel your pain. My only biological child was lost to stillbirth 9 years ago. I do have an adopted daughter that is the light of my life...but I'll never have another biological child. I mourn my son and the loss of my fertility every day...even though I am so very thankful to God for giving me my daughter

Gayle - posted on 08/12/2009

tina i also lost my only son (child) he was 40 years old but my baby i love with with all of my heart. the lost was so unexpected the pain unbearable. so physical. i didn't think i would live through it. but i did.i think of him every day. but i am greatful for every minute i had with him. wonderful memory's. he was a very fun and funny person to be around. i know that he would not want me to give up living. and i can't change what happened. so i have to except it. hope one day to join him agan. hope you can find peace with it.

Libby - posted on 08/11/2009

My best friend lost both of her children two months ago. Her ex-husband murdered them and her mother. She knows exactly what lonely is and I'm sure you both are feeling some of the same feelings. I have lost a daughter but I still have two living children and am pregnant, so I do not understand that type of loss. But you are in the right place to share these feelings and hopefully find some relief from your grief.

Diane - posted on 08/09/2009

please dont feel like you are on your own tina.i cant fully know what u r feeling because although m son died i have three lovely daughters.but i can say i do feel for you.i hope you do find some comfort on these pages and know that u r not alone.xxxx