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15-06-2007, 02:14 PM
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My condolences, Bec. I'm so sorry for your loss. |
15-06-2007, 05:57 PM
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Bec - so sorry to hear about your sudden loss. I have been to more funeral than I would like, but I think they are important for the ones left behind. Try not to drink, it really will only make things worse. Know that we are all there with you in spirit, holding you up. |
15-06-2007, 09:08 PM
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Bec,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You're in my thoughts.
Lisa |
16-06-2007, 01:57 AM
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Thank you Everyone.
I survived, sorta. Took two Ativan just to get through the funeral and about three beers for the afternoon VFW get-together. No more beer. I feel better today. I went and said goodbye and I've slept. I was hallcinating Tues. night and Wednesday I was so upset. That was interesting. So, anyways thank you.
bec |
16-06-2007, 04:45 AM
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I am so relieved to hear you got through it all right. Well done. I was on a drug similar to Ativan for the first 2 weeks after Brian's death. I doubt I would have been able to function at all without it. Do continue to take care and keep us informed. |
17-06-2007, 03:11 PM
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I am sorry to hear about your loss Bec, take good care of yourself! |
18-06-2007, 04:45 AM
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Bec, I am sorry to hear this too. My thoughts and prayers are with you. For real - I have had 3 days of being able to think and pray now. |
19-06-2007, 07:16 AM
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Thanks guys.
I think I'm down to normal greiving now. Something will remind me of him and I get this flash of pain, of loss, but I can handle that. I'm sure that I will feel like that for quite awhile now.
Kathy:
I've been on small doses of Ativan since January for my PTSD. It kinda helps but not really. I find it just gets me through that moment enough to get to the next one. I can see why they give family it for greiving though. Calms the hysterical crying a bit. I'm glad you got through your rough weeks too.
bec |
20-06-2007, 02:00 AM
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I'm very sorry this happened bec, my condolences. I was out of the country when you originally posted, I didn't learn of it until today. I'm glad though you were able to get through the funeral reasonably well, and that you think you're over the worst of it. It would figure this shit would happen just as you are moving. I will be thinking of you as you move, hoping it all goes well. Be good to yourself and take care. |
20-06-2007, 04:44 AM
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Bec I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I have been wrapped up in my own life and failed to notice your pain. The old adage of time heals all wounds does not cover this.. My heart breaks for you. The many stages of grieving are still ahead of you but with god's help and all the friends you have here in out forum you WILL come out of this.
While you never stop feeling the loss, you do finally get to a point where the good memories and happy times take over and the pain finally fades into the background.
If any of us can help you by listening and simply being around just let us know. You know we will do what we can to help
I can't feel you pain but I can share your tears.
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