tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post720686729733721934..comments2023-09-08T04:07:42.135-04:00Comments on Nicholas' Touch: Raw EmotionsLeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05569964047627902570noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-72693998495334539612009-06-22T07:00:25.824-04:002009-06-22T07:00:25.824-04:00Hi Lea,
I just wanted to let you know that I will...Hi Lea,<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you today. I'm hoping that you're able to get some answers to your questions. <br /><br />((hugs))<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02695243793883254621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-10481706736502480262009-06-21T23:03:31.100-04:002009-06-21T23:03:31.100-04:00Ah! Where would we be without our support groups?...Ah! Where would we be without our support groups? It is a group where you don't want any more numbers- and yet you are so glad that someone has walked in your shoes and there to share your journey!<br />I have been going to our support group now for over 5 years- more the supporter than the supported now and I can say that I have met some of the most amazing women- and am so glad that our angels brought us together! We've forged life long friendships that now go far beyond the brokeness that brought us together!<br />Hugs to you!<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09451958236636719292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-20923164502453839802009-06-21T21:21:42.392-04:002009-06-21T21:21:42.392-04:00Hi Lea, thank you for your sweet comment on my blo...Hi Lea, thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. I am very sorry for your loss of sweet Nicholas. Your blog is very touching. I hope we get to know eachother a little better! Just wanted to say thanks for your support :) Nan xo<br /><br />PS. Very brave of you to go to the support group early on, that is great you can help others who are reaching out! I went to the psychologist about 3 weeks out and it has really helped, I am not sure I have the courage to start bawling in front of a group of people yet! Maybe someday.Nan & Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04379229157112328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-77109038231978752982009-06-21T16:24:15.957-04:002009-06-21T16:24:15.957-04:00Sometimes when I read blogs of women who recently ...Sometimes when I read blogs of women who recently lost it takes my breath away - I remember that immense pain so vividly and I'm not even sure how I got from there to here. It's all so wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-88437705911621738302009-06-20T19:19:28.633-04:002009-06-20T19:19:28.633-04:00Tomorrow will be a month since we said goodbye to ...Tomorrow will be a month since we said goodbye to our daughter Leila. I've been toying with attending a support group, and this post has been very valuable. I'm scared, I can't imagine what it's going to be like, but you've given me the courage to go. Thank you...Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100182709422069894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-41536018264496757222009-06-20T07:33:55.739-04:002009-06-20T07:33:55.739-04:00You describe all the early emotions so well. The p...You describe all the early emotions so well. The pain and confusion, the darkness, the numbness that stings. All the endless tears. Amazing we continue to survive after being thrown into such violent waters.<br /><br />We too visited a support group early on at 5 weeks after Liam's death. I remember feeling sick to my stomach, a feeling that was with me nearly all the time. We went a few times, found some comfort in talking with others.<br /><br />I am sad C had to find you, but glad she did and Hope the group offers her a safe place to cry and remember her little girl.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740847681453723883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-6543883165665273492009-06-20T00:25:31.679-04:002009-06-20T00:25:31.679-04:00First, thank you for your supportive comments on m...First, thank you for your supportive comments on my blog. They touch me deeply.<br /><br />Perhaps I'm different. Or weird. Or both? But, I prefer that raw emotion to this numb, empty feeling. My feelings have no direction right now. At least then I knew I was overwhelmed with grief. Now? Just lost.<br /><br />I know you'll be an immense help to C. I hope you allow others to do the same for you.<br /><br />Peace.Mommy (You can call me OM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07330090628350118582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-2262949623369144782009-06-19T20:33:53.200-04:002009-06-19T20:33:53.200-04:00I remember crying so hard that I couldn't brea...I remember crying so hard that I couldn't breath and my hubby would have to shake me. The first few weeks out from losing Lily...I wanted to die really, but here I am still breathing.<br /><br />The pain does get easier, but never goes away.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02695243793883254621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-23002018272292360842009-06-19T20:07:40.370-04:002009-06-19T20:07:40.370-04:00I came here from another blogger and I hope that i...I came here from another blogger and I hope that is okay with you. I am so sorry for your loss and the pain you have to endure.<br />My heart wants to help yet I know that there is nothing & can say to ease your pain. Know that I care & will pray for your comfort.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-14434692382555718362009-06-19T19:17:52.568-04:002009-06-19T19:17:52.568-04:00I was/am the same way. We went to a local support...I was/am the same way. We went to a local support group literally the next week after I lost my twins (which was only 10 weeks ago). I think the lady that runs the group was shocked to see us there so soon, but I immediately knew that I wanted to get help as soon as I can. I know people get help in different ways, but I wanted to try all of them! So I've been to a support group, a grief counselor, I blog, I read, and all of them working together don't necessarily touch the pain, but they surely help my "sanity"-not to use that term in a meaningful way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-21405449092873269022009-06-19T16:05:25.902-04:002009-06-19T16:05:25.902-04:00"Catastrophic".
Exactly the word for th..."Catastrophic". <br />Exactly the word for those early days.<br /><br />I'm glad C found your group.<br /><br />xxxBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484695553612265127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-51523582328996896992009-06-19T14:32:37.126-04:002009-06-19T14:32:37.126-04:00I hate remembering how vulnerable and raw those fi...I hate remembering how vulnerable and raw those first months were. I think about the pain I'm in now and it hurts, but to remember the sleepless nights full of tears and my outlook on everything in the world...I hate knowing that other mothers are going through that now. I'm so glad you sought help and that she did the same. I'm sure she will love having your support.Never forgetting Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791819761431846156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-37755448411459651432009-06-19T13:12:45.623-04:002009-06-19T13:12:45.623-04:00That is so sad. You're so right- the pain in ...That is so sad. You're so right- the pain in the early weeks was excrutiating. I feel for anyone going through that.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09211028670642739808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497597673130157461.post-30432092525742514212009-06-19T13:03:56.793-04:002009-06-19T13:03:56.793-04:00I too sought help after losing Calvin. I couldn&#...I too sought help after losing Calvin. I couldn't imagine doing this alone and desperately needed someone who had been there and understood me. Because I live in a small city, our chapter of the Compassionate Friends meets only once a month. I went twice, both times, I was the only one there. Instead Shane and I sought grief counseling. We found a therapist we were extremely comfortable with and it's worked for us. I would urge anyone who is newly bereaved to explore their resources and find something that works for them. It is so important to get help, otherwise the pain will end up swallowing you whole. Great post Lea...thinking about you and Nicholas today. Hugsmargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494588299838654564noreply@blogger.com