Loss of a child

Losing a child
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my 11 year old daughter got diagnosed with a brain tumour on 6th September 2022 my whole world came crashing down 6 weeks exactly from the day of the diagnosis my beautiful baby girl left this cruel world 18th October 2022 FOREVER 11
Really struggling I just don’t see no point in life anymore no matter what I do I feel guilt everything reminds me of her I can’t sleep I can’t eat the worlds seems to be moving around me but I’m stood still
I have another 2 children aged 10 and 4 im failing as a parent not only have they lost there big sister they have also lost me there mammy I can’t control my emotions I’m angry, sad, the tears just drip from my eyes every single day and the constant dread and fear of something bad happening again is torture to the point I throw up so much

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Hi @Leighperri,

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 say you are struggling and don’t see any point in life any more. 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. You can call their helpline on 0800 02 888 40.

  • The Compassionate Friends support families who have lost a child of any age. You can call them on 0345 123 2304

  • Winston’s Wish - for bereaved children and their families. (Online Community members should be 18 or over, but they may be able to advise on how to support your younger children): 08088 020 021, http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/

Child Bereavement UK may also be able to help your younger children cope with the grief of losing their sister.

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

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

Alex

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Thankyou I’m going to look at those organisations Winstons wish has been mentioned to me before I’m going to give them a call first thing Thankyou for replying means a lot

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Dear leighperri im so very sorry for your loss of you beautiful little girl.this life is cruel .you are in great trauma right now nothing seems right or real .baby steps ,your amazing to get out of bed in the morning.dont beat your self up grief is a massive thing and we all deal differently this site has saved me many times.i lost my beautiful son to cancer a rare sarcoma he was 24 he lasted 4 months he died 27 April 2021 .we think why our babys its so wrong .come on and chat theres a thread lost son at 27 so many grieving parents on there someone will always answer uou thinking of you and sending you :heart: zoe xx