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AgingCareTeam gave a hug 11/1/2010 at 12:37 pm

Happy National Family Caregivers Month!

National Family Caregivers month is about honoring yourself as one of the 65 million family caregivers in this country who take care of their loved o ...Read More

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Renee47 gave a hug 10/14/2010 at 7:21 pm

Thank you for the hug :) I am sending you one right back. Sometimes I think I might be going crazy and then I realize that there are alot of parents going through the same emotions. Thank you :)

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seasonedwoman gave a hug 6/2/2010 at 12:52 am

Thank You MaryLou,
I am clinging to every word. I will look for the website you told me about.
My e-mail is seasonedwoman2@yahoo.com. Please let me know if I have this website correct; Fo ...Read More

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Sandym60 gave a hug 3/20/2010 at 3:25 pm

Thank you. As hard as it is to live each minute, I can understand your pain too. I don't understand why we lost him, and may never. I just worry so that he is safe and happy, whereever he is.
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lntt gave a hug 12/30/2009 at 10:36 pm

thank you for the hug. I needed it.

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icantcopemary gave a hug 12/9/2009 at 5:15 pm

Thank you for the hug. I know it is coming from someone who knows exactly how I feel at this moment.

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rockerroxy gave a hug 9/2/2009 at 9:58 pm

My heart goes out to you. I also can't believe my only son is dead. Blessings to you.

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tnmom gave a hug 9/2/2009 at 7:43 am

So sorry for your dear daughter's loss......it has only been 2 1/2 months since we lost my dear daughter, and I feel your pain.

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tnmom gave a hug 8/25/2009 at 7:57 am

I am so sorry for the hurtful remarks your husband tends to make. My husband is also not my daughter's father, but that is no excuse for not being supportive of you as a mother who lost a dear child. ...Read More

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michaelsmom gave a hug 8/23/2009 at 12:30 pm

Thanks for writing..I'm trying to figure this site out so I can answer...I can feel the pain of all who are here today..mine is very intense today, 24 days and counting!!!

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kaymiss gave a hug 7/30/2009 at 9:36 am

Dear Marylou-
I lost my son on 9/4/08. His birthday was 7/20 also and he would have been 43 yrs old.
My deepest hart felt sympathies go with you. I too tend to go within myself to "lick ...Read More

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DEVONDEE commented 6/21/2009 at 6:22 am

My prayers are with you Mary Lou, there is guilt, there is sadness, and there is pain. A part of us died when our child died, no matter the age. I still have melt downs, my term for the overwhelming ...Read More

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NAUSEATED commented 4/6/2009 at 1:52 pm

Dear MaryLou, I just now read your post of 3 days ago. I was moved to tears, honestly. I have not lost a child. But I have three daughters who I Love more than my own life. I feel for you so much ...Read More

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Gave a hug to bunnie 10/22/2010 at 8:21 pm

Grief depletes the immune system.. it is very common for somone who is grieving to also become physically ill...
Hope you feel better soon.
MaryLou

Gave a hug to Renee47 10/14/2010 at 7:12 pm

I know what you mean.. there are so many times I go to call my daughter only to remember...she's not there to answer the phone, and the kick to my stomach starts all over again.
MaryLou

Gave a hug to bunnie 10/6/2010 at 12:01 pm

oh my dear.. stay on your knees as long as you need to... my heart is hurting for you. We are here for you please feel our hugs and love coming to you.
MaryLou

Commented on a discussion 6/1/2010 at 8:48 pm

Support group for death of an adult child

My dear Seasonedwoman, it has only been days ! Please be gentle with yourself and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. This is the greatest tragedy a mother has to bear...losing a child.
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Gave a hug to parlgl2010 4/3/2010 at 7:18 am

please contact me (MaryLouFrnd@aol.com) we can talk to our hearts content.
MaryLou
My daughter was 42 when she died, I know the pain you are going through.

Commented on a discussion 3/30/2010 at 6:48 am

Support group for death of an adult child

thank you for your words.. I am into the 2nd year of my journey... don't know if I can every accept Jenn's absence in my life, but somehow I have to develop a peace with the circumstances...otherwise ...Read More

Gave a hug to Sandym60 3/20/2010 at 3:01 pm

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. Losing a chld is the hardest thing that can possibly happen, it changes you in ways you never thought.
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Gave a hug to PirateGal 3/18/2010 at 10:43 pm

PirateGal, I am sure you meant well. I did see that you are young and caring for your mother, and I realize you cannot possibly understand the loss of a child.
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Gave a hug to rockerroxy 3/18/2010 at 10:36 pm

You are so right Rockerroxy... apparently the writer has not lost a child.. I also have lost parents, and pets, and a daughter.. that loss has almost paralyzed me for 18 months... why do people think ...Read More

Gave a hug to Jasonsmom 3/18/2010 at 8:21 pm

I am so sorry for all you are going through right now... losing your husband essentially on top of your son is reallly impossible to comprehend. All I can wish for you now is peace.. remember we are h ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 1/12/2010 at 10:05 pm

Support group for death of an adult child

I have been hoping that I will dream of Jenn... I have heard my Mom talk to me, my sister continually smells her perfume in strange places (Home Depot, etc.)

Commented on a discussion 1/9/2010 at 7:45 am

Support group for death of an adult child

It is so true, knowing why our child died does not make a difference...I know that cancer took my daughter, I know that her liver failed... I know that I miss her every second of every minute of every ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 1/8/2010 at 1:46 pm

Support group for death of an adult child

Dear Susan, as a mother who has also lost a child, I know your pain. There are many times we replay their lives over in our mind.. each little moment that are now imprinted... and thank God for those ...Read More

Gave a hug to S 1/6/2010 at 3:48 pm

Dear Susan, I dom't have any wonderful words of wisdom. I have not figured out any of the answers to your questions. Life, as we knew it, stops when you child died Yes, I was, and you were, blessed t ...Read More

Gave a hug to lntt 12/30/2009 at 7:09 am

Commented on a discussion 12/30/2009 at 7:05 am

Support group for death of an adult child

Intt, of course this is the right place to tell your story and vent your feelings...we have lost children also and whatever the reason, we are in pain together.
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Commented on a discussion 12/14/2009 at 1:11 pm

Support group for death of an adult child

This was just sent to me.. it really sums it up !!!

Just for today I will live through the next 24 hours and not expect to get over my child's death, but instead learn to live with it just one day at a time.
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Gave a hug to icantcopemary 12/9/2009 at 4:56 pm

It is a beautiful picture... thank you for sharing it with us.
MaryLoun (Jenn's Mom)

Gave a hug to Jasonsmom 12/7/2009 at 1:19 pm

Gave a hug to Sadandlonelymom 12/6/2009 at 7:52 pm

I am so sorry for the losss of your son... you must be devastated , and your other son too.. please be gentle with yourself at this time...
We have all been through thiis and we will be here to help
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Commented on a discussion 10/20/2009 at 8:03 pm

Support group for death of an adult child

Jasonsmom... I am so happy to hear your news...
Hope she recovers easily from her surgery, and you both get rest (know you won't sleep well until she gets home).
MaryLou

Commented on a discussion 10/14/2009 at 2:42 pm

Support group for death of an adult child

Devondee...I can only guess how terrified you are.,.. just thinking of something happening to Kate (my only child left) or one of the grandkids gets me panicked...
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Gave a hug to DEVONDEE 10/14/2009 at 2:40 pm

Hope your son is doing better... we are all with you...
MaryLou

Commented on a discussion 9/3/2009 at 6:34 am

Support group for death of an adult child

I want to take a moment to thank all of you.
You have helped and supported and understood all those jumbled feelings and it is so appreciated.
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Commented on a discussion 9/2/2009 at 12:30 am

Support group for death of an adult child

It is a year ago today that my daughter Jenn died. It has been a year of tears and heartache . I miss her more each day and still can't believe she's gone.
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