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30. I have a friend whose son took his own life

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #11)

Tue May 13, 2025, 06:07 AM

May 13

several years ago, too. She is quite open about it, and doesn't hesitate to share memories of him on his birthday or the day he chose to end his life.
She and I also share having lost an infant: mine to premature stillbirth and hers just a few days after he was born. That is somewhat more tricky for me, as my daughter never drew breath. But she remembers her infant son, too. She says she had three children, but only her daughter is still living. I say I had three children, but only my two sons are alive.

I'm sorry for the loss of your son.

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Still a Mother, always a Mother. Please save a special thought for those of us who have lost a child. This [View all] Raven May 11 OP

You are in my thoughts, Raven... hlthe2b May 11 #1

One of my friends lost her son last wk Marthe48 May 11 #2

💐💔💐 blm May 11 #3

THANK you. Duppers May 11 #4

That is a tough one. I am so sorry and it doesn't matter how many years ago. LoisB May 11 #16

Thinking of you and Will today. quaint May 11 #5

So hard to imagine anything worse than burying your child. OAITW r.2.0 May 11 #6

Bless you Raven. redwitch May 11 #7

Sending special warm love to you and others. MuseRider May 11 #8

Sending love Diamond_Dog May 11 #9

Raven 💚 Clouds Passing May 11 #10

I had two sons. PoindexterOglethorpe May 11 #11

.... Clouds Passing May 11 #12

I believe that too. I am sorry. LoisB May 11 #18

Answering others. Maybe it depends on what you think of them first glace, how you feel that day etc electric_blue68 May 12 #23

Know that I share your pain. True Blue American May 12 #27

Some years after my brother, younger by 3 years and my only sibling, died way too young... 3catwoman3 May 12 #29

Thank you for your post. PoindexterOglethorpe May 13 #31

I have a friend whose son took his own life mnhtnbb May 13 #30

Thinking of you today, Raven. calimary May 11 #13

Sending kind thoughts and hugs. MLAA May 11 #14

Yes markie May 11 #15

Peace to all the mothers (and fathers) who have lost a child. There is no greater loss. LoisB May 11 #17

I feel their pain. kacekwl May 11 #19

You are not alone MorbidButterflyTat May 11 #20

I am so sorry Raven JMCKUSICK May 11 #21

I knew there was a reason soldierant May 11 #22

Strength to you all electric_blue68 May 12 #24

I think I understand your pain. Ptah May 12 #25

Yes, it is True Blue American May 12 #26

My prayer is for anyone who has lost a child from their lives. marble falls May 12 #28

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