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MY son died

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mumof2teenboys · 04/07/2012 04:13

Don't know how to say it, but need to put it down. My beautiful son was found dead last night. I don't know what to do. He is 22 but still my baby, how do you begin to process something like this?

OP posts:
haththefecklessbreeder · 06/07/2012 20:00

I am so so sorry for your loss.

zebedeeboing · 06/07/2012 20:14

I'm so sorry don't know what else to say xxx

Flaneuse · 06/07/2012 20:14

I am so very sorry for your loss of your lovely son, James. Thinking of you and your family, and wishing you strength.

JugglingWithTangentialOranges · 06/07/2012 21:10

I don't know if it's just me but I found myself thinking of the great speech in Shakespeare "To be, or not to be ...." whilst thinking of James.
Life is so tough for people sometimes ....
I'm sure he knew he was much loved by many friends and family.
My heart goes out to you x

lavandes · 06/07/2012 22:36

Hello mumof2teens I am so so sorry you have lost your precious James. My son Richard was 34 when he died suddenly in April 2010. I understand totally that James will always be your baby. We chose Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here for the music when we entered the service and Metallica Sad but True at the end as they were his favourite songs. You can chose whatever you like nowadays.

When you feel ready we are all on the bereaved mum's thread. We all support eachother and we never judge. My heat goes out to you and your family. xxx

zara206y · 07/07/2012 00:38

Oh i am so sad for you. I really dont know what to say but thoughts with you xx

yellowraincoat · 07/07/2012 00:42

This is so sad. Mental illness can be so cruel.

I'm glad you're getting support. You can always post here too. Sometimes it's easier on the screen, I find.

Elephantscantdothemoonwalk · 07/07/2012 07:24

Mumof, james sounds like a wondeful boy.
I am so sorry for your loss.

CheerfulYank · 07/07/2012 08:21

Again, I am so sorry. He sounds like a lovely boy.

I have a boy (he is a Sam, like your younger DS) and I can't even contemplate how devastated I would be. I think that the right thing to do or feel is whatever you are doing or feeling at the time. There is no "protocol" for terrible things like this.

Sending you much love, with tears for your beautiful son. I am so sorry.

mumof2teenboys · 07/07/2012 10:59

We went out with James friends last night to have a drink in his honour, the whole pub was packed with just his friends. It was amazing to see how many people he touched. I have never laughed, cried and hugged so much in my life.
His friends are currently drawing straws to decide who will be his pall bearers, there are so many who want to do this for us.

We are so very lucky to have had James, it wasn't long enough but I honestly think that based on the amount of people there last night, he lived his life to the fullest and packed so much into such a short time.

James, we love you with all our hearts, you are our very special boy.

OP posts:
MildredIsMyAlterEgo · 07/07/2012 11:07

Thinking of you

(((hugs)))

FarrowAndBollock · 07/07/2012 11:10

I'm so sorry Mumof2teen boys. I am thinking of you at this terrible time.

usualsuspect · 07/07/2012 11:11

He sounds like he was loved by many people. You should be proud of your lovely boy X

((hugs))

EMS23 · 07/07/2012 11:34

With all those friends and his family who love him so much, he won't be forgotten.

My mum lost her brother 40 yrs ago, her sister 25 yrs ago and we regularly talk about them. I didn't even meet my uncle, he died before I was born but his memory lives on.

Again, I'm so sorry for your family.
Xxx

Thumbwitch · 07/07/2012 13:08

Mumof, so lovely to know that your boy was so special to so many people. (((hugs))) for you all. x

BreastmilkDoesAFabLatte · 07/07/2012 14:20

I'm so sorry. Praying for you all..

AllYouNeedIsAClickyBallpoint · 07/07/2012 14:28

I'm so, so sorry xx

bobkate · 07/07/2012 14:30

I'm so sorry for your loss xx

BonnieBumble · 07/07/2012 14:32

So very sorry for your loss.

LeeCoakley · 07/07/2012 14:39

I am so sorry for your loss.

Tiggygirl · 07/07/2012 14:41

So sorry for your loss. James sounds like such a lovely person xx

Itsgottabebags · 07/07/2012 14:44

I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 07/07/2012 14:57

Mumof2 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son James. He sounds a wonderful person, so loved.

xx

QueenOfIndecision · 07/07/2012 14:58

Hi i just wanted to say that you sound like a super mum, mumof2teenboys, and James sounds like a lovely boy, one to be very proud of.
I agree that he was taken by his illness. There was nothing you could do, don't berate yourself, just be proud of him for the lives he touched so positively, in his short time here.
Of course, he knew how much you loved him. You always will.
x

PurpleKittyKnitting · 07/07/2012 14:58

So sorry for your loss xx

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