When a loved one dies suddenly, the bereaved often struggle to cope. The grieving process can be long and complicated as survivors are overwhelmed by the grief that follows an unexpected loss. If someone important to you has died unexpectedly, LegacyConnect has resources to help. Click on the links below to learn more about surviving suicide and unexpected loss, or to connect with other grievers who are coping with sudden death.
Grief Support Groups and Discussions:
• Join a Discussion: The sudden loss of someone close to you
• Join a Discussion: Losing someone you love to suicide
• Join a Discussion: Lost in the line of duty
The Sudden Loss of a Loved One:
• The Purpose of Grief and Mourning
• Appropriate Expectations You Can Have for Yourself in Grief
• Loss of Our Assumptive World
• Family Reorganization After a Loss
• The Year of Magical Thinking
• Laughter in the Face of Tears
What to Do After a Death
• Obtaining a Death Certificate
• Accessing Social Media Profiles After a Death
• Accessing the Deceased's Financial Accounts
• Giving Sorrow Words: Why Memorial Services Are Important
• Funeral Etiquette and Planning
• Who to Include in the Obituary
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Sorry I sent the wrong info on the death of my 4 year old son. It was not 4 years ago. It happened long time ago. He was 4 years old. This is what I meant. Sorry for the mistake.
I have lost 2 of my sons by death. One was a little one only 4 years ago. The other one was 20 years ago in a car accident. He died with his girlfriend. The passing of the time has helped me a bit but they are still present in my life wishing they were with me. I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Please let me know if you would like to join a group I am going to start to meet in person 2 times per month.
P. S loss has been part of my journey....but it has also shown me what is precious,
small miracles happen every day if we are open to them...I am really trying to filter out the negative with the positive, If I can only get some sleep!
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I found my best friend in his home, with blood all around, He was gone but 911 said i should do cpr which i did but it was too late. He always feared dying alone...I should have been there with him. I was detained for 4 hours. It was a crime scene but 4 hours determined to be a natural death. I was glad to hear that at least. I can't understand how a good man would be left to die alone given his faith.
I am feeling I failed him, I am feeling survivors guilt, Cant sleep, unfinished business with his death that I cannot get back. Getting some help, but will it really help?
PTSS has only been compounded...but i must go on and continue to be in service for those who need help. And I will continue, however low or depressed i feel!
I lost my son on May 6, 2012 suddenly by hand's that didn't care about him; his parent's or daughter. He would still be alive today if he would of got the medical help that he , a nurse and other perople who ask to see him A>S>A>P. His Birthday is next saturday (12) and I, his daughter are going to let go 29 balloons go in his honor; I am still remembering what he always told me " Stay strong Mom and I love you". That's what gets me through everyday and to get out of bed to go to work.
I lost my sister, my better half, my best friend, my everything, last year. I loved (still do) her so much, we did a lot together. At a sudden she's gone and I'm alone.
I was devastated. My life changed. All my happiness and joy was gone and I had lost interest in everything. We did so much together that everything reminded me of her.
Thanks of a professional online coach (recommend you Your24hcoach), I called anytime I needed to talk me every thought off my chest, I recognized that you have to look forward. Sad to say, but you can't change what happened. Life, despite it's certain cruelties, goes on. You can't stop living because of a loss of a beloved one. I thought of my sister. What would she want me to do? She loved me so much she wouldn't want me to stop enjoying my life. You have to appreciate to have the chance to have the possibility to enjoy your life furthermore.
It's a horrible period a loving person has to experience. Nevertheless, we have to accept it as part of our lifes. I can only recommend you to seek professional help if you can't see any betterment. They can help you process your thoughts and feelings. You can talk anything off your chest.
If you really loved what you lost, it won't stop hurting. Neverthless, you have to try to transform all the wonderful memories in positive power. Don't stop enjoying your life! Your beloved one would ask you to do so!
My sister my heart my voice of reason Janet Monroe Pottorff was murdered by her husband July 18 2012 ...her loss is effecting my life in such a profound way I cant even express the emptiness I have in my heart it is so diffucult to even talk about, and the wait for the trial and grand jury if it even takes place stays on my mind always... This whole horrible thing has affected every person that knew and loved her.. I really am soo horribly lost and broken I dont know how to find my way back. I have lost so many in my life my father Don Monroe to suicide in 1976, My soul mate my husband Ric McNeill in 1990 to cancer, My oldest brother James Monroe in 1994 to Aides and my beautiful little grandson in 2007 so I know about greiving but this is so raw and so painful i pysically ache...
It is 8 months that my husband passed away due to an assault that was made on him....The holidays were exceptionally hard for me...The fellow that did this to him is out on bail and got to have his holidays with his family......I miss my husband so much and am having a hard time understanding why this had to happen......My life is never going to be the same....
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