My husband and two kids and my elderly mom are all I have now. My brother and his family are gone. How do I cope with this?
milkwood said
Nov 2, 2016
((((((Anne))))))
It isn't easy, I'm sorry.
When I've lost people that I love I've found it useful to think about the good times, to feel grateful for our time together. When I catch myself feeling sadness at the thought of not seeing someone again I feel grateful for the shared memories that I have with them, and look forward to creating positive new memories in my life so that I can imagine telling them all about good things going on in the future. ((((hugs)))).
Iamhere said
Nov 2, 2016
(((Anne))) - so sorry that you are feeling so alone. I am sending you positive thoughts and prayers.
hotrod said
Nov 2, 2016
I came to believe that if I had my Higher Power, I could handle all the changes that life brought with courage, serenity and wisdom. Trust the process.
Lucy125 said
Nov 2, 2016
Thanks Betty. I am hoping for that. I was very co dependent growing up. I was afraid to leave my mom. I never got what I needed and I am overly dependent. The only one to be dependent on is HP. I want to feel like I can handle what comes, just like you. you give me hope.
hotrod said
Nov 2, 2016
Lucy you have MIP as well ---We are family
pinkchip said
Nov 2, 2016
Sorry for your loss :( I am glad you have your spouse, mom, and kids. That is actually a lot.
Lucy125 said
Nov 2, 2016
oh thank you all. you have been such a blessing to me. I have been going to meetings in my area.
My husband and two kids and my elderly mom are all I have now. My brother and his family are gone. How do I cope with this?
It isn't easy, I'm sorry.
When I've lost people that I love I've found it useful to think about the good times, to feel grateful for our time together. When I catch myself feeling sadness at the thought of not seeing someone again I feel grateful for the shared memories that I have with them, and look forward to creating positive new memories in my life so that I can imagine telling them all about good things going on in the future. ((((hugs)))).
Thanks Betty. I am hoping for that. I was very co dependent growing up. I was afraid to leave my mom. I never got what I needed and I am overly dependent. The only one to be dependent on is HP. I want to feel like I can handle what comes, just like you. you give me hope.
oh thank you all. you have been such a blessing to me. I have been going to meetings in my area.