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My darling son passed away

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dewisant2020 · 18/02/2020 03:16

I have joined Mumsnet to connect with people who may be in a similar situation as myself.
My DS passed away very recently completely unexpectedly.
Life has been a rollercoaster of emotions ever since, I can't even begin to write down how I feel, I am grieving so badly & days seem so bleak at the moment.
My DS was only 13 and completely healthy, he had his whole life ahead of him and for some reason that's been snatched from him and us.
I miss being his Mum, I miss his smell, his amazing sense of humour, I miss my old life. I wish with all my heart I could turn back time, I am full of so much sorrow and hurt.
I sit here and wonder if I will ever feel happiness again

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Toria70 · 18/02/2020 17:48

As another bereaved Mum, you take life literally moment by moment. There are times when the pain is so bad, you can't actually breathe. And other times when for 30 seconds you forget, and you laugh or smile, then you're crippled by guilt because for that time, you were you again.

It does get better. I promise. It's so gradual that you barely notice, but life does become bearable. There will be light again.

I'm so so sorry for your loss Flowers

DifficultPifcultLemonDifficult · 18/02/2020 17:49

I am so sorry that you have to miss your darling boy Flowers

Life is so fucking unfair.

I am a bereaved parent too, my son and my daughter both died many years ago.

I remember the very early days all too well, it's just all consuming as you come to terms with your new 'normal'.

This week, and up until your darling boys funeral, you may find yourself feeling sort of OK. Obviously sad, but please do prepare yourself. Right now you're still doing things for your son, throwing yourself into arranging his funeral. I found after their funerals much harder because that was all my jobs done for them at that point. I dont mean to be insensitive, but I really do wish that someone had warned me that I would feel that way.

Right now you're in a massive dark fog, its everywhere and you can't see any way out, over time, and there is no set time, the fog does lift, you wont notice it happening as the process is so slow, and you mustn't rush yourself to feel 'better' either. I'm not saying it goes away completely, but one day you will look back and notice that the fog you're in now is a dark cloud in your sky, and you'll know that you have found your way to cope.

You may find yourself, I know I did, almost feeling guilty because other people are sad, and find yourself comforting them. You need to remember that you and your DD are the important ones here, people should be looking after you, not the other way around.

This path, unfortunately, lasts a lifetime, there are many of us walking it, all at our own pace, and sometimes, even years later, we slow down or drop, but the people who understand are the people who have been through this, and there are many of us on here, always ready to listen, even if it is you just saying the same things over and over again. Dont ever be afraid to post here for support.

Right now just take things a minute at a time, just keep looking to the next minute and getting through, soon you can look 5 minutes ahead, then 10, then an hour until you can start looking at some semblance of a future, again, it's a slow process, and dont let anyone rush you. People are very keen for you to seem better because it makes them feel better, but this is 100% about you and your DD.

Also prepare yourself because people can be really fucking stupid and say all sorts of shit, people love a cliche, or try to say deep and meaningful shit, or even just try to avoid you. I'm 21 and 13 years into this bereaved parent life and I think (hope) I've heard it all now, but some of the drivel spouted in the early days still shocks me now.

Most of all be kind to yourself, and dont be afraid to be selfish and do what you need to do to get through as best you can.

Once again I'm so sorry that you have to miss your beautiful boy Flowers

pinkhousesarebest · 18/02/2020 17:54

I am so sorry, my heart aches reading this.

VapingHot · 18/02/2020 18:12

I wish I had the words for all of you, but I don't. I'd love to make you all feel even the smallest bit 'better'. I just fucking can't.
I simply know that I'm catching my breath at this thread, especially the OP and the PP who's loss is so recent too.
When I became a parent I realised what terror is. The terror of losing them is too much to even imagine, it still gives me sleepless nights now, and they're well into adulthood.
I'm so, so sorry that you're going through this. I hope you find even a tiny amount of comfort by sharing it with each other. Only you know how you all feel. I'm so grateful that I don't, and I wish with all my heart that you didn't either.
Sending you so much love and strength. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

dewisant2020 · 18/02/2020 18:53

Thank you all so much for your sensitive well wishes, comments and virtual support.
I am so shocked and saddened to see just on this post alone how many Mums have had their children taken from them so cruelly.

This evening I hit a peak, everything became completely overwhelming I feel so emotionally drained at the moment that I am just about keeping my head above water.
I can't do anything stupid (as much as i'd like too) I have my daughter to think off and I can't put that on her shoulders as well as her brother.

Life seems so impossible at the moment that I can't see a way forward at times, I will keep trying to focus on getting through the next hour and then the next hour.

I've been looking through some photo albums tonight with my mum and DD, such happy memories, as much as I struggled being a single mum I just pray I gave my children the best life they deserve

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DifficultPifcultLemonDifficult · 18/02/2020 19:16

Start writing little memories down, and see if his friends are able to as well. Memories are just so important, and as time goes on you do forget little things, and it will give you something tangible to focus on when you're able to.

I'm so sorry that today was one of the harder days. Every time you open your eyes or put one foot in front of the other you are achieving a lot.

When you feel able I would love to hear a little about your darling son xx

Medievalist · 18/02/2020 19:24

As a mother I simply cannot begin to comprehend how you must be feeling. My heart goes out to you. Love and sympathy xx

turnandfacethenamechange · 18/02/2020 19:30

I'm so sorry for your terrible loss OP Sad

mcmen05 · 18/02/2020 19:41

You poor woman. Hugs to you and your family.
Was he sick or how did he die at such a young age.

Mollie3 · 18/02/2020 20:04

Sorry for your loss of your dear son OP. You are doing so well staying strong for your DD. Xx

QueenOfOversharing · 18/02/2020 20:07

@dewisant2020 from a fellow single mum, I can reassure you that our children know how loved they are and they know we do everything for them. Your son & daughter were given the best life, it's just so fucking awful that your beautiful boy's was cut so short. But I am sure he knew in every fibre of his being that he was loved so fiercely.

I cannot imagine how your life feels right now, or the pain you are in - I just hope that you have support & love in these terrible times. And that your DD is coping ok too.

🙏🏼

SugarThreat · 18/02/2020 20:19

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm in tears reading this, there are no words. You're surviving and that's absolutely awe inspiring. Thanks

7dayslater · 18/02/2020 20:37

So sorry for your loss OP. Thanks

ParkheadParadise · 18/02/2020 20:49

I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss @dewisant2020
Its 4yrs since I lost my beautiful daughter, some days it feels like yesterday.
Take care of yourself.

thistimeisshort · 19/02/2020 08:10

I'm so so sorry for you and your family. I have no words but am thinking of you Thanks

dewisant2020 · 19/02/2020 10:37

@Mummyoflittledragon thank you xx

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dewisant2020 · 19/02/2020 10:43

@mcmen05 My DS was completely fit & healthy, as a family we went to bed, I kissed my children good night and went to bed myself.
In the night I got up to use the toilet and checked both my children as I always do and found him dead.
His post mortem didn't reveal any cause of death so it's been put down as SADS as they feel it would have been linked to his heart.

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DifficultPifcultLemonDifficult · 19/02/2020 10:46

How are you doing today dewisant2020

I hope today is a more gentle one for you Flowers

Mitsouko67 · 19/02/2020 10:47

So so sorry you have lost your beautiful boy. May he rest in peace. It's good you have made contact with us.

CoCoPops55 · 19/02/2020 10:54

I'm so sorry for your loss of you ds, my thoughts are with you and your family at this devastating time x

glitterbiscuits · 19/02/2020 10:56

ThanksThanksThanks I'm incredibly sorry to read this. The pain you must feel is unimaginable

Mummyoflittledragon · 19/02/2020 11:03

Oh my gosh. To find your lovely boy the next day with no warning must have been so incredibly hard. I wish I could find better words. Sending you and your dd the biggest hug. X

Dizzygirl00 · 19/02/2020 11:13

I’m so very sorry Flowers sending you and your daughter love and strength xx

mcmen05 · 19/02/2020 11:21

@dewisant2020 hugs to you that is just utterly heartbreaking. There is no point in me telling you it will get easier because the death off a loved one is heart breaking.
You may forget an odd moment so live those moments. I feel talking about the person really helps.
I know it's not the same but I talk about my mum all the time and she died 2 years ago in May.
Get things that remind you off him and feel and touch those for comfort.
Hugs to you stay strong for your dd she will need you and you will need her.

JenNtonic · 19/02/2020 11:25

💔 I am so so sorry. I'm rubbish at advice but I really want you to know that I think you're the bravest, strongest lady and I'm thinking of you xx

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