We lost our grandson aged 2yrs and 9mths from chicken pox this happened 4months ago.
We are still struggling to come to terms with this and it is very panful and raw.
He has a twin sister and an older sister of 8 years, both are missing their brother but as they are young we keep them occupied and try to distract them but still allowing them to talk when they want to.
Are there any other parents/grandparents out there who have any experience that can reach out to us ?
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Dear @GBAREX
Welcome to the Community, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandson.
The Compassionate Friends is an amazing organisation that supports bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child.
They have a UK National helpline on 0345 123 2304 from 10.00 - 16:00 and 19:00 - 22:00 (they are open every day of the year), alternatively you can email them on at helpline@tcf.org.uk.
I hope this is of help you. Please continue to reach out and take care, you are not alone and we are all here to support you.
Take care.
Pepsi
Your post is heart breaking im so very sorry for your loss .your beautiful grandson thats awful your all in great shock and trauma …i lost my son just had his 25 th birthday .i have grandchildren .they miss him terrible .he was a big part of his life . They talk about him every day its heartbreaking my thoughts are with you and your family much love zoe .
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Thank you Zoe
Its warming to hear from others who are experiencing the same heartbreaking emotions.
sending you and your family much love
Gwen
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Such early days this life sends us terrible things . Changes our lifes forever just do what you can .take each day as it comes such a shock to you all .big hugs zoe xx
Hi - just saw your post. I second what Pepsi said, Compassionate Friends are fantastic. They specialise in families losing a child, of any age. They have really helped me and continue to do so. I am so so sorry to see what your family is going through, it’s a tragedy. I lost my daughter in January and without this place and Compassionate Friends I don’t know how I would have coped at all. I send you love and respect. Keep on keeping on as best you can and don’t be hard on yourself. Keep posting and you will get some support and also some insights from people who are further down this grief road xxxx
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Thank you Nell
You have been very thoughtful responding to my post.
It is very painful for us all it seems as if it is getting harder each but we have to go on with our daily lives for David’s Twin sister Amelia and older sister Lexi.
I will keep posting as reading others experiences shows that we are not alone,
Gwexx
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You are right, the pain is indescribable and at first seems unendurable. Yet we do endure. Like you I have grandkids now 15 and 16. They should be out having fun with their friends, not grieving their mum. I’m hoping that they are more resilient than me because they are young. It’s hard of you have family and it’s hard if you don’t. The pain and waves of anguish do diminish in time tho. Whilst it’s 100% raw grief it’s just a matter of keeping on. But there will be chinks of light ahead. Honestly xxx
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Hi Nell your always so thoughtfull to others . Your pretty amazing sending you a big hug zoe xxx
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just recently lost my grandson who was only 11 month, 2 days old unexpectedly due to a illness not picked up by the hospital. I am devastated, raging at the doctor, worried sick for my son, his partner and their 6 year old daughter and the baby boy’s twin brother. I am terrified something will happen to one of them. Also, how can I try and help them other than letting them know I am here any time for them?