Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 It's kind of strange because I'm such a realist and my husband doesn't show alot of emotion. After his Dad died died in 91 it was still okay. Then his Mom got very ill. Well she had been ill, long story. Anyway she passed away 12/31/99. One of the first things out of his mouth was now I'm an orphan. This is totally not like him to say things overly emotional. He was totally on target. I'm sure when my Mom goes I'll feel the same thing. Does this teach us anything we share with our children and grandchildren, I'm not sure. It's like being between a rock and a hard place....Love you alll, Sue M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 You have summed up exactly how I felt when I lost my second parent. It didn't matter that I was in my 40's, had siblings, hubby, kids....I was an orphan and that was a horrible thought. It was like the circle of life had been broken. I was a wife and a mom, but I was no longer a daughter. It HURTS! Thanks for sharing....its so nice to know that others feel the same thing. Love, squeek --- Ted Staniec wrote: > Hi Sharon: > > You are perfectly normal. The year my mother died, > when my birthday came around we were camping with > our camping club. It was my birthday & we had just > finished our community meal when it hit me all of a > sudden. I went to our trailer & sobbed for over a > half hour. It was terrible. It hit me that day > that I was truly an orphan & didn't feel I belonged > to anyone anymore even though I have 2 brothers, a > husband, 4 children & 2 grandsons. I was no longer > anyones child. It's been 23 years for my dad & 6 > years for my mom & I'm getting teary just typing > this. It's a terrible feeling. I wasn't diagnosed > yet so I know it wasn't from the pred or the > disease. > > I'm down to 10 of the pred & I'm not as weepy as I > was when I was on the higher doses but I still get > that way. Don't let anyone tell you not to cry. > Grieving has no time limit. For some it's a short > period & for others it takes longer. The firsts are > always the hardest. > > Take care & know that we are all here for you. > > Luv ya, > > > Susiecue > ===== __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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