Loosing my daughter

Losing a child
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I lost my daughter last year (April 25) she was fit and healthy and died through giving birth. She was my best friend , my joy and my constant in life and I’m just so lost without her

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Hello @joreb,

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’re not alone. Sadly, many of our members are grieving their children and will understand what you’re going through. I’m sure someone will be along soon. 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.

Sue Ryder also has some resources which can help you cope with grief.

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

  • 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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Thank you so much . My friends have been helpful and supportive but family just don’t get it at all and think I should be fine by now - it’s making me more depressed

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Hi,

I’m so sorry to read about your daughter. My son didn’t get to meet his baby girl, my daughter in law was 22 weeks pregnant when we suddenly lost Sam. He was so very happy with his growing family.

It’s so hard seeing our grandchildren without our child, their parent.

If you want to chat I am here. Lisa

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Hello Lisa thank you for getting back to me . You will totally understand the loss and watching a little grow up having never met there parent -it’s like the joy and sadness all in one . My family gave struggled to understand / support me except for my son and o find that hurts me more !

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I totally understand. My Mum and Sister have been awful. My daughter has been my rock and my youngest son. It’s so lonely, isn’t it.

Do you get to see your grandchildren very often? I am with mine most days, luckily I am very close with my daughter in law. It doesn’t stop the pain and the sadness, but I need my grandchildren so much.

Sending love x