My sons

Losing a child
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I lost both my sons to muscular dystrophy,one ten years ago the other three years ago,also lost my mother to cancer in between.I thought i was getting better but all the xmas adverts have really brought me down,im dreading xmas as i will be on my own as i dont have many friends.Am struggling with my mental health and the crisis team are due tomorrow.I Feel very unwell in body and mind,am so tierd and cant face food how can i pull myself out of this?

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Hello @sally8,

I’m part of the Online Community team and I can see that you are new to the community - I’d like to thank you for bravely starting this thread and sharing how you are feeling. I’m so sorry to hear about your sons and your mother. Most community members have sadly experienced the death of a loved one and so will understand some of what you are going through.

I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support. In the meantime, you may wish to look at these Sue Ryder resources which might be helpful.

You might also want to look at The Compassionate Friends. They support families who have lost a child of any age. You can call them on 0345 123 2304.

I really hope you find the community helpful and a good source of support and I also hope you feel you can access more support should you need it.

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

Take care,

Alex

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Have you seen the crisis team yet? You’ve had a rough time and losing children and loved ones is unbearable. I lost my son three months ago and I know how hard it is. You are bound to feel awful but I’ve been assured by the lovely people on here things gradually get better over time and it’s not a quick process. Time they say can be a great healer. I hope you get the help you need x