Lost my son 2023. I have no purpose any more. I cared for him for 40 years and now lost. I have 2 other older children and grandchildren but I can’t seem to live anymore. I’m stuck
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@Dannyboy Dannyboy Hi so sorry to read whats happening.
Yes having cared for him for so many years and to no longer have him in your life both as a son as well as being unable to care for him(which must of been a bug part of you life)..would be devastating in every way.
You will feel lost..unsure how to navigate life without him being there and despite having other children and grandchildren…your life just isn’t the same anymore.
You must be feeling intensely alone and everyday must be a painful struggle
Have you shared with anyone how you’re feeling within the family?
Its possible that bereavement counselling would definitely help as at times one can feeling like they’re suffocating or drowning..of just feeling a sense of “sinking” and there seems no way out.
My heart goes our to you.
I hope you get a notification of my response
Anthony
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Thank you for the reply. I can’t speak to my family as they are all grieving to and I’m the go to person on the family. I have always been the strong sensible person. I don’t know how to carry on. Half of me is wanting to be with my son and the other half with my other children. I hate my home now, every thing has gone, it’s quiet, I can’t function anymore, everything is pointless now. I just sit never knowing what to do.
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My beautiful James died in 2024 suddenly and without warning. I couldn't understand how my heart continued to beat when it was so very broken. The guilt was suffocating.
Its been 18 months without my James. Everyday I remember a beautiful memory of him.
I feel your pain, its heart-breaking but if I don't live this life for him i have lost him for nothing.
Be kind to yourself, you are not alone. x