"Five days ago, I lost my husband of 48 years. I hope to find a grief support group in Palm Springs in addition to this online group."
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I am so sorry about the loss of your precious son. I understand and it hurts so badly. It will be two years for us on Jan 16. I cannot believe all the Christmases I have to endure without him. Please know I am thinking of you.
Philips Mamma
Greensboro NC
Diane Dillon
Hi Carolyn - I replied to your email with a long, long one of my own on Friday night, right about the time you were asking me if i had gotten your email!
Dear Carolyn - I read your post on Legacy, and it gave me chills. I lost my beautiful son, Tyler, at age 24 on January 26th of this year. He was also my only child. He too suffered from depression off and on, and was finally trying to stick to the meds and therapy. But he had started drinking when he wouldn't take the meds to help him through the dark spots. He finally gave up drinking on January 1st of this year because his girlfriend begged him to. Unfortunately, as I am learning now, his addiction required him to go elsewhere for a high. He didn't hang out with people who did drugs, so he tried huffing computer duster because it was legal to purchase, readily available, and apparently gave you an incredible high. This began on Jan 7th. We got him into outpatient therapy immediately, but on Jan 26th I found him dead in the bathroom in work (we worked in the same office) with a can of duster next to him. I feel exactly as you do. I gave all of myself to my son for 24 years, probably too much, and now there is no reason for my life. My husband, too, has been wonderful, but he cannot bring Tyler back. And that is all I really want. What purpose could there be in remaining on this earth for years and years when my reason for being is gone? I would love to hear back from you. You are just a few months ahead of me on this trail of tears. And one of the few I have found who have lost an only child. My email address is jbjoey@aol.com if you wish to contact me directly. I will keep you both in my prayers.
JoAnn
Always Tyler's Mom
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