grief
Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.
Finding the Silver Lining
I remember when one of my biggest fears was losing my parents. I was so attached to them; at times they were my world. I felt that if they died, I would fall apart and not be able to survive on my own. I knew death was inevitable. After all, none of us will make it out of this lifetime alive. And yet, death of a loved one seemed so incredibly foreign to me. It was as if death and dying only happened to others; it did NOT dare happened to me...Until one day, it did.
By lisa speranzo5 years ago in Families
Life Forward
Standing at the kitchen counter, the makings for a sandwich lying out in front of him, Nicholas begins to think about his mom. Although it’s been nearly a year since the accident took her away from him, he still can’t believe that she’s gone. It happened so fast. She was taking him to school, then a week later he was moving across the country to live with his aunt. Luckily, an aunt that always treated him like a son. He guesses it's because she had a son that died, a fact that makes her very overprotective at times. Lately, she has started to let him be more independent though. This will actually be the first time that he gets to make himself lunch.
By Rodney Guy5 years ago in Families
The Daily Struggle of Survival After Losing Your Child to a Tragedy
Every morning as I lay in my bed (for an hour or two) next to my three year old (waiting for him to wake up) I realize that I now exist between the realm of the living and the dead. I stare at the picture of my deceased son next to my bed and wonder if he sees me wake up. I begin to cry realizing that I wont see him again today. I toss and turn waiting for the smile of the little boy next to me, followed by his demands for either food, tv, or play. And it's at that moment that I am back into the realm of the living. Visually alive but somewhat dead inside. Let me take you to the morning my world split into two realities.
By Azaris Morales5 years ago in Families
Being the cousin of a Psychopath addict
My cousin is an addict, has been for as long as I can remember. He has been in and out of jails and rehabs since at least I've been in middle school. He has also gone to school ran by the army or some branch of the armed forces. He is an admitted psychopath with sociopath tendencies. He has used and stolen from most of my family. I will be calling the family my family because I do not consider him my cousin any more.
By Lena Bailey5 years ago in Families
My Sister’s Monster
Irish twins. Or, more accurately, Chippewa twins. My sister and I. Josie. March 6 1990 & May 22 1988. Respectively. Big brother, little sister. And for 77 days a year we are outwardly closer in age than we appear. My parents got pregnant with me. Then split up. Then got back together. Then got pregnant with Josie. Then split up. For good.
By James Sueling5 years ago in Families
Inspired by My Twin Sister's Legacy
My name is LaDoya Jenkins. My twin sister and I are the oldest of five girls. we were born and raised in Clarksdale, Missississippi. During our later teen to early adult years, we later moved out of Mississippi for a better quality of life. We were raised in extreme poverty. The small town we grew up in was very unique. The main reason why because people in the community were very close to each other and caring about one another. The neighbors looked out for each other's kids. My family was well known in this community because our family was very hard working. They worked as grocery store clerks and in customer service etc. One of my aunt's name Leatha worked at a bakery that was well known for good customer service and the doughnuts were delicous. Poverty was a huge struggle in this part of the community. It was so bad until when my family worked it seemed to put us a step backward. We never seemed to have enough basic supplies such as food. There were times my sister and my cousins would knock on neighbors' doors and ask for food. The neighbors were so nice and showed us a lot of love and support. They would go into their freezers and give my sisters, cousins and I food. The food would be already cooked and frozen. Sometimes it would be fresh cooked left overs from their evening supper. Growing up in Misssissppi people showed each other alot of love and support. There were families that lived in certain parts of my community that shared with the less fortunate families. This was great. These families were privileged. Our household was very strict with a strong religous values and faith- filled foundation. My sisters and I were taught to ask if we needed anything. We were raised with strong morals and values. My family took us to church every Sunday. I later understood why they were so strict as I grew older in life. They were teaching us to grow up and show love to each other and to others in society who were sometimes looked, or were different than us. Respect for God and ourselves and others were taught, my family taught us to believe that education could get us ahead in life and work hard. Life has moments and times that will surprise us. Sometimes it's very unfair situations that happens. Unconditional love can solve a lot of problems on this earth. I try to focus on what is going well in my life each day. Family members are one of the greatest to be thankful for. Life can never be replaced with anything. The cost of human life cannot be placed with a price on it. Because I can face another day, I live to write about my life and find therapy for my soul to heal. The kind of hurt and pain I feel losing my twin sister is unexplainable. Our family and I lost my twin sister in a very tragic way on July 8,2020. We will never get to see her live the next chapter to fight cancer and win. Hate is a very strong dynamic word. If you have been inspired by my writing Please feel free to show your support by taking a look at my website called thevipwatches.com. Feel comfortable just log in and look around.
By MS.Jenkins@the vipwatches5 years ago in Families
Losing a Parent as an Adolescent
The loss of a parent is a tragic event at any stage of life, but has significant impacts on those who experience such a loss during their childhood or adolescence. As grief and death are complex emotions and experiences to go through, such experiences have lasting effects on those who are exposed to them at a young age. Properly grieving and processing a loss requires a level of emotional intelligence most people do not have until their late adolescent years. Even so, the loss of a parent, or experience of bereavement, leaves children and adolescents in a vulnerable position in their education, mental and physical health, and their interpersonal relationships.
By Paranneting/Anne Reboa5 years ago in Families
For the love of Shannon and Brittney
As u all know from my bio i am Keli and i want to tell u a small part of my life today! This is heavy on my mind because one was recent and the other was 6 months ago so it is all fresh. I lost my sister on mothers day this year and it has been one of the hardest things i have ever dealt with. She was my rock and meant more to me than i can express with words. When i got the phone call on the night of may 10th my entire world changed with 4 words "Your Sister is gone". When i tell u i was broke honey i was broke, i didn't get out of bed for days. She was buried in Western Kentucky where we are from on my son's 10th birthday. With the funeral being so far away i couldn't make it so i had to attend her funeral via Facebook. It was a rough day and there isn't a single day that goes by that i don't cry or think about her! My daughter was one of her biggest fans (she's 3) she didn't understand all she knew was she wasn't here any more which was heart breaking to watch. She had diabetes and went DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) and passed in her bathroom and her 9 yr old daughter found her. I hate talking about it but i need to get it out because it killing me inside. It hurts more than i ever thought i could hurt a piece of me is missing from this earth, i never thought i would have to live in a world with out her. I didn't think 2020 could get worse! Boy was i way off about that!!!!!! On Nov 11th i received a call from a friend of mine saying My Friend Brittney had passed. Brittney was there for me and talked to me thru my sister passing along with her sister Amanda (another big part of my life) She was 27 and she had diabetes too all though we do not know what killed her i believe it had something to do with it. She was like the lil sister i never had! She could make anyone smile and she had a heart of gold. Her passing sent me all the way back to the way i felt on May 10th. Its been 2 days so u know what i mean when i say this one is fresh. Im trying to be strong and help her mother and sisters raise money because nobody was prepared for this! I will link her go fund me in the case someone wants to donate or share! https://gf.me/u/y8hu5q Im not sure that is allowed on here but im putting it out there! Please say a pray for us all! Britt was 27 she had her whole life ahead of her Shannon was 36 and had 6 kids and her whole life a head of her. I don't know if i will ever feel better about either one of them being gone because they were a huge part of my life. My sister (Shannon) loved me when i couldn't love myself! She believed in me more than i ever could have imagined. Brittany was there along with her family when i was going thru some rough patches and i wont ever forget her love and courage! She was so strong! Im not sure who will see this or how far it will go but please say a prayer for me <3 If anyone needs to contact me my email is [email protected]!! THANKS FOR READING STAY BLESSED
By Keli Hutchison5 years ago in Families
Another Mother’s Day Without You
This is the second Mother's Day that you are not with me. I know that it hasn't been too long since I've talked to you. It also feels like its been my whole life that I have been without you. I wanted to write you a letter and thank you mama for everything you had done for me.
By Oksana Chernov5 years ago in Families
