How do I go on

Losing a child
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Hello my name is susan and I lost my beautiful daughter 3 months ago to a bleed on her brain. She had been complaining of headaches for a number of weeks. She was trying to get an appointment with her GP in which only had telephone calls and advised to that pain medication. My daughter than collapsed and was brain dead after 3 days she leaves 4 children and a partner. I am really struggling with this the grief is overwhelming I feel like I am walking down a long road with no ending each day is getting harder. Don’t know how to handle this anymore but I feel like there no ending

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Hello Susan,

I can see that you’re new to the community. I hope you find it to be a support to you, but I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter that brings you here.

You are not alone. I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support. In the meantime, I wanted to share some sources of support that might help you right now.

  • Child Bereavement UK support families with the loss of a child. They also support bereaved children. You can call their helpline on 0800 02 888 40.

  • The Compassionate Friends support families who have lost a child of any age. They have a grief companion scheme where you can get 1-1 support from another bereaved parent. You can call them on 0345 123 2304.

  • Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief

  • Our Grief Coach text service, which sends you personalised text support via SMS

  • Our free Online Bereavement Counselling which is held via video chat

  • Our Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through.

Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.

Take care,
Seaneen

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Hello dear Susan
You are not alone.
I lost my son and the grief feels overwhelming sometimes.
All I can say is that I share your pain.
Take care of your dear self, accept kindness from others and please give yourself time.
Ali

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Hello Susan,
I’m afraid I can’t offer any advice, only love and support. I lost my wonderful Dad very suddenly in April to suicide, the only thing I can imagine being more painful is losing a child.
I’ve found this site helpful as we understand eachothers pain, its a reminder that we are not alone. Please keep reaching out, take one day, one hour, one moment at a time. Sending you so much love, Susan, and I pray that you can begin to find some moments of comfort :heart:

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