Support group for death of an adult child

Hello Devon Dee:

There are simply no words to make the pain go away from the death of a child - no matter what the age. It was wonderful that you were able to be close to her for so long. I am sure there are many wonderful memories that you will carry for a lifetime. Keep those memories alive by memorializing her in a way that she would love. Was she an outdoors person? Plant a tree in her memory in a favorite place. Did she love children? Donate something meaningful to a children's center. Were animals important to her? Work with the local pet adoption center in her honor. All of these things will help keep her memory alive.

Don't go it alone. Read a few of the many books that are out there about grieving the death of a child. And find a support group with which to share your feelings and experiences. Here is a good resource for that:

The Compassionate Friends, Inc.
P. O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
Toll-free: 877-969-0010

Finally, I have found that spirituality plays a big role in overcoming loss.

Your daughter and you will forever have a bond that goes beyond this lifetime.

Thank you momof5 I will contact the group you mentioned, please keep me and my family in your prayers.

My Dear, I also lost my beloved son of 38 yrs unexpectedly this past May 29, '08. He had an alcohol problem and went into a medical detox facility and for reasons unknown fell into a coma and one week later died in my arms. I adored him; he was my world and universe. His death has crushed me as we had an exceptionally close relationship. His 3 month anniversary of his death is coming up and I am still suffering more than ever. I go to therapy once a week and have attended grief support groups which I did not care for. I don't know if my one on one therapy helps my suffering and pain, but it is a place to cry and unload your guilt and express your love for your child. I am not afraid of the pain; I miss my son for he ruled my heart.

Hello, I am so glad to find you. My son who was 33 died unexpectedly at our home. I found him, he had been ill, but was getting better and his death was unexpected. Tomorrow it will be one year since his death on 9/17/08. Our other son and his wife moved home from Virginia and have been staying with us, but this weekend they move to their own home. So life goes on, and I know that, and I have good days. But sometimes I am simply overwhelmed with the thought that he is gone, and the sadness. I will hold you all in my heart

Susan

I must confess that for me, my dear son's death is overwhelming me. I find his absence in my life unbearable. I was so close to him that now I feel I cannot go on without him. This Sept. 29th will be his 4 month anniversary of his unexpected death. I have been going to therapy since his death, but it hasn't truly helped me. I can't seem to feel I should live for my dear husband or my dear daughter.