Loss of my 20 year old son

Losing a child
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I fear life and embrace death.
I live only for my daughter.
My life is completely carnage.
I had a breakdown down 4 years ago and then to lose my beautiful boy in April of this year is too much for one man.
I’ve been trying to find group therapy rather than 1 to 1 . I have an advanced diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and i just see through it. Its not real enough if that makes sense. I dont know anything that makes sense other than my daughter.

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Hello @Paulieb,

I hope you are finding the community it to be a support to you, but I am so sorry for the loss of your son that brings you here.

I wanted to share some sources of support that might help you right now.

  • 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.

You mention that you would prefer to have group therapy, so you may find the AtALoss website helpful to search for options in your local area.

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 navigate your grief

  • Our Bereavement Information pages which can help you to understand many of the feelings and experiences you may be having

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

Take care,

Naoise

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Hello, I wonder if you have heard of The Compassionate Friends? They have been amazing with their support for me and they have all sorts available to help- support groups and they arrange walks with other bereaved parents in different areas. Facebook groups and forums. Maybe look them up.
It’s devastating losing a child , such a catastrophic loss that all we can do is learn to carry the grief - grief is love and we will never stop loving our children.

My heart understands. It hurts so so much that it’s unbearable. Take care of yourself and daughter :broken_heart:

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Ah I’ve just seen the previous post mentioned The compassionate friends , sorry didn’t notice :frowning:

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Hi ot at all. You actually reminded me. I have extreme difficulty remembering things since my loss.
Thank you for your message. Take care

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