Walking together on a journey - sharing experiences, tears, anger and sometimes even laughter. United we stand, divided we fall.

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This special thread was started in 2008. Its a special place - one which nobody would ever willingly come to. I hope we pay tribute to our lost children by helping each other. xxxx

Ladies there's a thread come up this afternoon here with someone new to the path you're walking. Don't know if anybody's seen it yet but I know that if anybody can help you can.
Love to you all

Thanks northern I just went on to offer some words of support and see its a troll thread how can anyone get their kicks from doing that.

I am SO SORRY. I had no reason to think it was dodgy. It rang perfectly true to me and I wanted to offer some help. I am mortified if that upset anybody. My troll radar is usually pretty good but there were only two posts and nothing seemed 'off'. Sickening that somebody could do that. Once again so sorry to have linked it here and thank you Angels for your willingness to reach out.

We walk amongst some very strange people

Northern you have absolutely nothing to apologise for at all. It looked really genuine, and it was really lovely of you to come and point us in the direction of that thread so we could help. Please don't feel bad xx

There must be something very wrong with the way they're wired to do this. So sorry once again. I really am mortified. I know you've had one or two troll troubles before and the last thing you need is me involving you in more. I'm really sorry. Have left my thoughts for the troll on the thread. Hopefully the twat will see it before it's deleted, not that they'll care

Northern for many months now I dont trust any of those threads - I let it run for a little while before I make up my mind. We have been 'badly trolled' on here many times. xxx

Dont worry Northern - you did what you thought was right. Its not your fault that there are some sick, twisted people on here xxxx

I hope everyone's return to school is going as well as it can. I have the strangest sense of deja vu as I take DS4 to school - he is uncannily like DS1, who is now in his second year at uni! I feel very old in the playground though at the end of the day It's the first time I've ever taken my boys to school without teaching there (different school) & it's been quite an adjustment.
Miafest sounds wonderful! We have a party at Christmas & a day in June (around the time of his accident) to celebrate DS3 & to try & thank all the people who have been kind to us. We now have lots of people who didn't meet F, but still hold him in their hearts, which is lovely.

Morning girls xx

I hope that you don't mind me joining you. I am rather old in the tooth I feel as we lost DD1 almost four years ago but I still struggle. DD1 and DD2 are twins so I am dreading their coming birthday. so hard and I can feel myself starting to fall apart already. DD3's birthday on Sunday and Ifind that hard too bizarrely (not as much at all). I think it is because there is always someone missing from our family occasions.

Welcome tinypumpkin. So sorry to hear about your DD. 4 years is no time at all & yet so much changes. I find family occasions ok now, but still struggle with other social things. Even the school drop off/pick up is a challenge!
I hope this coming weekend isn't too difficult. Be gentle on yourself x

31 years and 21 years since I lost my precious sons - sometimes it feels like it happened two minutes ago and other times it feels like a 100 years.

Tell us more about your DD tiny if you want to xx

Hi ladies, I've been AWOL, posting a lot on the Compassionate Friends forum which has been a lifesaver. This was my first 'home' when I lost Sean though, I'm forever grateful for that.

Remembering my beautiful Sean 16.4.96 - 9.7.12. Hilarious, challenging, extraordinary, severely disabled. So very loved and missed.

Sad to see new parents joining us. Welcome tinypumpkin. Hugs and strength for a tough weekend xx

Morning girls xx

Morning. Today's the day my pfb goes to uni. We had a panic yesterday that her stuff wouldn't fit in our little Ford Ka but my dad came to the rescue and kindly arranged a hire car for us. Just have to go via the nearest Lidl to the uni to get a few groceries to see her through for a bit. Lots of for me tonight is in order!

Think I will join you with the 'having a slurp tonight' idea!!! I would imagine that when a child goes off to Uni it is exciting and terrifying all in the same breath. I remember when Dan & Em bought their house and he moved out....must admit to shedding a few tears even though he only lives about 15 minutes walk from us!

Sounds like you will be having a busy day Snorris. Will be thinking about you xxxx

James' girlfriend, Bex, went off to uni on thursday. I saw her on wednesday evening to say goodbye and good luck. We both cried as she left. I am so very proud of everything that she has achieved since James died and she deserves happiness and laughter in her life. It was so painful to let her go and she isn't 'my' daughter.

Snorris, I will be thinking of you today, make sure you have tissues.

Watching them grow and become independent is the hardest bit of parenting I think.

Morning girls xx

Morning girls xx

Cant believe how cold it is here this morning. Yesterday the sun was shinning and it was lovely and warm....now we have grey skies and the heating is going on

Well, MiaFest is over. It was everything we hoped for, despite the weather. Our little girl has been celebrated and loved and remembered. For that, I am so grateful.

shabs we have a fire tonight. This time last year, we were wearing suncream!

snorris hope you made it through Friday ok. xx

Mumof Bex is lucky to have a second 'mum' in you.

tinypumpkin welcome. There isn't a timeframe on grief, so hope this thread and the friends here can help you. Your DD3 has the same birthday as Mia, who would be three today. A very special day.

saintvera hello again. Glad to hear from you again, and that you have found a good place to write about Sean. xx

helyantha your celebrations for F sound lovely. We'd like MiaFest to evolve into a wider community 'thank you' for children in the area, helping them discover the wonders of nature.

Mias sounds like you did indeed celebrate the life of your precious girl xxx

Morning girls xx

Mias the weekend sounds lovely. I think the word 'celebration' is exactly right :) Happy Birthday Mia xx

Remembering Beatrice xxx cupoftea A beautiful two year old angel xx