Crisis, Grief, and Healing

[KawfeeDrnkr]

Hi I am Lori - I have experienced a Crisis, I am Grieving and I am Healing. I am comforted knowing there is a place for me to go to when I need encouragement and compassion. It is my hope that you receive the compassion & encouragement as I have through the people I have met on here because they do understand.

[Tom]

Thanks Lori.  Always good to hear from you.

T

[laurenE]

Thanks Lori. Nice meeting you!


I'm Lauren.   I found this websight just a few months after my mother died 5 yrs ago.   I honestly can't imagine getting through my grief without this place and the many people here who have become such good friends and support.


My mother and I had a very difficult relationship,  she was abusive in every way. She was mentally ill but never sought help.  Her death came suddenly...a heart attack.  We never knew she had health problems.   I was shocked.  Many things were left unsaid  ,  many questions left unanswered,  I have been estranged from my family for many years,   and that has added to my grief struggle over the years.

A few months after my mother died,  my grandmother died suddenly. 
   
In 1979 my  alcoholic father died of cancer, 3 weeks after he was diagnosed.  I was 12. My sister was 3.

Currently the sister that I helped raise,  is on a different path in life.  One that does not include me,  unfortunately.    I have not seen or heard from her since gma's  funeral.   She moved many states away and I dont know where she is.  She, along with many other family members were cruel , dishonest, and difficult  at mom's funeral and all the legal things that had to happen.   

I have experienced  many different types of grief on many different levels.   Thankfully I am blessed with a wonderful husband.

 

[LaVonne]

Lauren:

 I am from the child loss board and your childhood was kind of like mine only my mother held us together. She was strong and supported,My father abusive. I am saddened about you sister and the distance between you. It is hard without family. My sister and i are really close and go on vacations and all over together. I don't know what i would do without her and my husband. I will hold a special place in my heart for you and sending hugs.  LaVonne(mom to Jason)

[laurenE]

LaVonne,

Thank you for such a sweet and encouraging reply.   I give thanks for the wonderful husband that I have,  and have hope that maybe someday my sister will streighten out her life and  will return and at least be respectful to me. 

I am so sorry for loosing such a beautiful son. 
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,

Lauren