My son

Losing a child
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I lost my son 5 weeks ago, he was my first born. He lost his life from a tragic motorcycle accident that was absolutely horrific he was 35 years young
I can’t seem to cope with it, accept it or even wrap my head around accepting it.
He left behind his wife & 2 daughters, 11 & 5, his sister my youngest child, she is 34, 1 niece, she’s 12. We are all in a mess, me more so than any cause I carried him & knew him better than anyone

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Hello @Mel1111,

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.

Sadly, you’re not alone. Many of our members have lost a child and will understand some of what you’re going through. I’m sure one of our members will be along to offer their support. In the meantime, these links may help.

  • 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