friend and family

[skypeople]

lost a my most faithful companion, a 25 pound cat who has been with me for quite some time, first of year; then  very dear friend of mine on March 29th and then lost older brother (by ten months) who was 62 and had been diganosed with stage four throat cancer in November on March 30th of this year.  It has been a struggle for me as also dealing with my own health issues but really miss almost daily contact with each of them; being pretty much home bound (some from lack of energy fromFMS and other causes as well as nerve damage etc.  not getting all the help I need as live in small town that has a little VA clinic; so having to try to cope myself.  How does one get beyond the grief that almost paralyzes us?

[trish934]

For me times seems to be the one the greatness healer but placing all my trust,sadness,grief and sorrow in Almighty God has help alot. I am so sorry to hear about your present condition and loss it really breaks my heart to how i wish to be closer by where i'd help.Put your faith in God and I'll also include you in my prayer. Keep strong even in this time...sweetheart

[skypeople]

I do not know what I would do if I did not have faith in God because that is main reason I am able to hold on.    I do know in past I wa to point where I did not want to live but can say now that is not true, I do want to live.  Plus it helps to move on the best we can, so thank you for taking time to respond to my post

[Judy246]

My very deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved furbaby cat, dear friend and also your brother. I understand your pain, since in July 07, I had 7 deaths within an 8 month period, which included my mother, brother in law, fiance's father whom I loved (my wedding was also postpone), dear family friends and my brother loss his first child 2 weeks before Christmas. Death brought me and my family to my knees, so I also understand your pain and I know the terrible grief that accompanies losing a beloved pet that were beloved members of our family and offered us an abundance of unconditional love. Just last night I created a brand new forum here called, "Pet grief support - "In Memory of Our Pets". It's brand new and I just added a photo of my Toby 2, so you are welcome to be the first to post if you so choose to do so. I want our a safe place where people who have lossed a belove pet can talk about their pain, grief, sorrow or just to have someone listen to what you are  going through.  

When we experience a death, only time will heal a broken heart and it will be necessary to experience the stages of the grief process, which will be very difficult, but necessary to heal. If you feel that your grief has become debilitating and you are not able to function at work or as a human being then I recommend that you contact your physician and discuss your situation and only he/she can diagnose, evaluate and determine proper medication if necessary. I almost had to be hospitalized, because of the stress level that I experienced and it effected me physically. My throat would swell almost dangerously shut and I was also treated for depression, because I stopped functioning and just wanted to die.

Also, I have faith in God and He was my strength through what I called a hellish experiene. I have become so much stronger and wiser and please let us know how you are coming along and I hope you will be able to visit my new forum and possibly be the first to post. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.