The world has to go away

You have had a lot of loss as we all have at one time or another. The world wont go away. You can hide from it for awhile, but it will always be there turning, as life continues to go on, with or without us...

I experience a lot of death years ago. I lost five close family members within two years. It was so much that my husband's (at that time) work was teasing him about all the time he had to take off for funerals. It was overwhelming. But I kept busy with things so it went smoothly. It was afterwards that got hard, as it is for you. The loss makes us feel lonely and alone.

It sounds like you may have more than enough going on and need a break. Allow yourself to take one, just don't remain there. You will become stagnant and it will be oh so easy not to face things. Don't let that happen. Come here and write or see a friend. Do something you can look back on with your son. Love your son. Make him your everything, but don't forget about you of course.

Jessica, do you go to counseling? I can't remember if you take meds either. The counseling really helps. I look forward to it, it is as if I am setting down talking with a concerned friend. I don't like the drive because it is an hour each way. I don't go often in the winter, but I know she is only a phone call away. So if you aren't going, think about it.

I can't say enough about mindfulness and meditation. It really helps you find inner peace. The mindfulness opens you up to a whole new world, as you start to look at things differently. You notice the little things that most people over look. And that brings a lot of joy.

I hope you feel better soon. Do something nice just for you.

Hugs, Karen...

Hey Jess, They seem to act older at younger years. Kids today seem so far more grown up than we ever were. They just learn too fast anymore.

I hope you are feeling better. Do share when you feel the need. That is why we are here. I know that the weekend is slow, but the week is usually rather busy here, more people on. Not that we can time our feelings... Our ups and downs...

Bumps in the road I guess of learning to cope. I am so glad you have resources for help. Meds and counseling. How is your therapist? Do you like them? Do they help?

I hope today is a better day for you Jess...

Hugs, Karen...

Karen- yes they do seem to get older before they can be kids. So sad really. I am feeling better this antibiotics is making it hard to stay wake but I don't have much longer on it.

Jamie- Thank you very much and I am sending them back a million fold.

I have posted this before but I calculate it needs repeating :
Take a stick and break it
It breaks easily
Take the two pieces and put them together and break them
It's harder to break but still breaks
Take the pieces and try to break those it becomes impossable
One person can break easily
The more sticks ( people) surrounding the other the harder it is to break
...welcome to our Forrest ....
Your never alone. We all know how much it hurts. Keep posting

Thank you Trina. Memories flood back once in a while and I really just bask in them. I do miss those gone but I will not give up on life because of it. Thank you again.