Hi, Kathy,

My heart hurts for you and your family in the pain you are going through with Brian's leaving. Although I have no children and have never lost a child, I do agree with you that it is a totally different grief and pain. My brother lost a child, and we also lost a brother-in-law to a tragic accident and I know his parents and my parents grief over losing that son was so different to the grief of losing my grandmother or me losing a brother-in-law or niece. You are not supposed to have to bury a child - it is our job to bury our parents. I can't say anything to make it better - I just understand your grief is different as much as a non-mother can. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Grace