My beautiful son was killed in a road traffic accident on 15 September I am struggling to believe it has happened. I find most people do not understand the complete devastation I feel and it is not easy to express it to anyone. I just get through every day feeling numb and alone. My son is called Alex and he was 30 I miss him so much
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Hello @Sarahj64 ,
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 Son that brings you here.
You say you are feeling in disbelief and your total devastation is not easy to express or for others to understand and support you. I wanted to share some sources of support that might help you right now.
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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.
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The Compassionate Friends support families who have lost a child of any age. You can call them on 0345 123 2304
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Road Peace - support people injured or bereaved by a road crash http://www.roadpeace.org/support/ 0845 4500 355
Sue Ryder also has some resources which can help you cope with grief.
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Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
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Our Grief Coach text service, which sends you personalised text support via SMS
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Our free Online Bereavement Counselling which is held via video chat
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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,
Alex
@Sarahj64 how totally tragic and of course, completely heartbreaking for you. I’m sorry for the absolute pain of this awful grief for you. This is a very supportive community where everyone can relate to the loss of a loved one. There’s such a huge mix of emotions with grief and it can be very isolating. I hope you are able to literally take each day as it comes and find simple ways to get through. Sending you best wishes of condolence. Xx
Thank you Rosiepink. It is comforting to know there are people out there that understand. I know everyone’s pain grief and loss is different but it is good to communicate with others who have experienced loss thank you again for responding
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Thank you Alex I appreciate the information in your message