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Asked Feb 20, 2010, 10:02 PM — 49 Answers
My son died today. I just found out late tonight when his girlfriend got home from work. He died while he was taking a bath, home alone. He was 32. The police asked me to have someone drive me to his house to meet with them and someone from the coroners office.

I'm sick from grief. I felt that I knew my son was going to die sooner rather than later, but this is still a shock. He had a brain tumor and status epilepticus seizures. He almost died last November from one of those seizures, even though he was already at the hospital when it happened that time, still he almost died and was in a coma and on a respirator for 3 days. This is my second son to die. My first son was killed from an accident at work in 2001.

I'm going to be sad for a long time. I feel so sick right now. I can't sleep. Just what I don't want to do, I have to have a funeral for another one of my children.

No question really, just a lamentation....

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Mar 4, 2010, 05:05 PM
Well, you've been there for me. I'm trying to be there for you, thisisit!

It's not ever easy, dealing with death...

Thoughts, prayers, what do we do? All we can do is try...

My thoughts and prayers are with you, thisisit! That's what I have to offer right now. You're not alone though...
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Mar 4, 2010, 11:55 PM
Hi Thisisit,

I'm so sorry to hear that you're not doing so well. It's understandable though given your circumstances. Has your son's funeral been held yet?

When you described your son's death, I felt like it's almost as if he decided to pass on, peacefully, and without pain.

I'm apologize if this sounds simplistic, because I know that this does not make it any easier for you. You're the one that's left with the overwhelming pain.

Please know that I've had people close to me die as well (not a child though) and I'm thinking of you and sending you love.

You are not alone, and love is what other people can give you. Be open to receiving it...I'm hoping it will ease some of the pain.
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Mar 5, 2010, 12:24 AM
So sorry to hear of your loss.


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Mar 5, 2010, 06:05 AM
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Hi Thisisit,

I'm so sorry to hear that you're not doing so well. It's understandable though given your circumstances. Has your son's funeral been held yet?

When you described your son's death, I felt like it's almost as if he decided to pass on, peacefully, and without pain.

I'm apologize if this sounds simplistic, because I know that this does not make it any easier for you. You're the one that's left with the overwhelming pain.

Please know that I've had people close to me die as well (not a child though) and I'm thinking of you and sending you love.

You are not alone, and love is what other people can give you. Be open to receiving it...I'm hoping it will ease some of the pain.
Yes, I had what was supposed to be a private viewing last Saturday. (private because my son would not have wanted the whole world parading past his dead body) Only family members were invited, but his girlfriend brought about 25 unrelated people, some of whom asked ME for money.... (another story) And I held a public funeral on Tuesday.

I'm still reeling from all this... But I'm doing ok. I was at the doctor yesterday for a check up and all my vitals are fine. This is going to take some time to heal from
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Mar 5, 2010, 06:12 AM
I usually don't get on here however I saw your title and my heart felt for you. As bad as we may think we have it, someone is always going through something worse...I will pray for you, pray for Him to ease your pain and comfort you. No time can heal your loss. Make sure you keep God in your heart and know that even at this dark dark place, it's for a reason and your children are with you always and guarding you with wings...Your friend in your picture? Definitely keep him/her, they are the best companions and know your sorrows and joys..May you find peace.
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Mar 6, 2010, 06:13 PM
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thank you both, I am going between being numb and bouts of crying with extreme sadness.
I am so very sorry ! Ihave just lost my Grandson and joined the Gonetoosoon.org its a really peaceful site where you can chat to people, light candles etc going through the same bereavements , I have met a couple of really nice friends, I'm so very sorry
Thinking of you xxx
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Mar 6, 2010, 07:06 PM
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Yes, I had what was supposed to be a private viewing last Saturday. (private because my son would not have wanted the whole world parading past his dead body) Only family members were invited, but his girlfriend brought about 25 unrelated people, some of whom asked ME for money.... (another story) And I held a public funeral on Tuesday.

I'm still reeling from all this... But I'm doing ok. I was at the doctor yesterday for a check up and all my vitals are fine. This is going to take some time to heal from
Whew, it sounds as if there is a whole other story here!

I'm hoping that now you've got the funeral formalities out of the way, you can focus on yourself. Being fine physically is great, but it's your emotional and spiritual well-being that concerns me.

Keep the people that you love around you and don't be scared to talk and share your experience ... Kat's suggestion sounded helpful.
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Mar 6, 2010, 09:22 PM
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Yes, I had what was supposed to be a private viewing last Saturday. (private because my son would not have wanted the whole world parading past his dead body) Only family members were invited, but his girlfriend brought about 25 unrelated people, some of whom asked ME for money.... (another story) And I held a public funeral on Tuesday.

I'm still reeling from all this... But I'm doing ok. I was at the doctor yesterday for a check up and all my vitals are fine. This is going to take some time to heal from
You're going to make it, thisisit! You've got a sound mind, courage, friends, and one heck of a good heart!

Thank you for also sharing this sort of thing with us! I know that it's not easy to do that with people that you don't even really know. Although, maybe we really do come to know each other on these online sites...
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Mar 13, 2010, 05:18 PM
So, how are you doing and how are things now, thisisit?

Thanks!
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Mar 13, 2010, 05:24 PM
O thisisit, may the gods shine upon you and your sons. I'm sorry. We all are here for you to talk if you need it.
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