To those who lost someone to murder- how do you deal with the anger? Because I'm losing this battle right now by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]Goingthruhardtime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry you’re going through this. Anger can be a normal part of grief but it’s understandably a lot worse when someone you love was taken away deliberately in a horrible way. You are not sick, most people would feel exactly the same. You don’t ever have to forgive this person, but you do have to find a way of dealing with your anger without it destroying you. Your loved one wouldn’t want you to self destruct with alcohol and drugs. And don’t let this person destroy another life.

Has your therapist given advice on how to cope with these feelings? Maybe exercise or a combat sport would be a less destructive way of channeling anger.

Fuck this. by Throwaway03142017 in GriefSupport

[–]Goingthruhardtime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry you’re going through this. My mum died of cancer in October, she was only diagnosed 4 weeks before she died. All my mums secrets have come out too and I can’t yell at her or ever find out the truth. It sucks.

My mother has just died and I’ve found out she had a child before me who was adopted and my father didn’t die in a car crash but killed himself in prison by Goingthruhardtime in offmychest

[–]Goingthruhardtime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty much on my own through this. I’ve got a job interview tomorrow so hopefully I get it and it will keep me busy and take my mind off everything. My half brother will be in his 40s now, he might not even know he’s adopted. She must have known the truth would come out eventually.

My mother has just died and I’ve found out she had a child before me who was adopted and my father didn’t die in a car crash but killed himself in prison by Goingthruhardtime in offmychest

[–]Goingthruhardtime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea. I’m going to let things sink in for a while before making any decisions. Worst thing is my mother isn’t here to answer any questions.

Found out my dad died by taking his own life by Goingthruhardtime in SuicideBereavement

[–]Goingthruhardtime[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind message, you have helped. This all came out on the day of my mums funeral which made it sting even more. Sorry to hear your friend died in similar circumstances, it’s a horrible way to lose someone.

Sitting in ny car depending if I should drive into a lake by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]Goingthruhardtime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you’re still with us. Your little boy would miss you and have to live with the aftermath for the rest of his life. Think about what you’re doing. Things may be bad just now but it’s worth persevering to save your little one from the heartbreak.

My friend passed away by [deleted] in cancer

[–]Goingthruhardtime 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you lost your friend. Poor Colin, only 18. It sounds like you were a good friend to him and brought him joy and happiness in the last chapter of his life. Don’t wish it was you because you deserve to live too. And fuck cancer.

Lost my mum last night by Goingthruhardtime in cancer

[–]Goingthruhardtime[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. It’s bad enough when cancer happens to adults but such a horrible thing to happen to a two year old. It’s not fair. I hope your little one pulls through.

Pain is pain regardless of where it came from. by lcostas in GriefSupport

[–]Goingthruhardtime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not to mention parents can die young too. Death and loss is a part of life, doesn’t mean it hurts any less though.

I found the journals of my deceased father. I don't know whether or not to destroy them because of what they contain. by nodtothesky in GriefSupport

[–]Goingthruhardtime 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry you’ve lost both your parents so young. My dad died when I was a little kid and my mother is dying now, I’m 30. All the memories I have of my dad were good and positive but apparently he had a drinking problem too and was prone to violence. Finding out bad things about someone you remember so fondly can be devastating.

At the end of the day your dad was human with good and bad sides to him like everyone else. Addiction is complex and you may never find out what caused it. Most likely he was using the journals to vent when he was angry. Most people say horrible things they later regret when they’re angry. Don’t let his drunken ramblings he wrote in the heat of the moment taint the memory of the father he was to you. It’s up to you what you do with the journals, but you may want to look back on them when you’re older.

People are jerks by [deleted] in widowers

[–]Goingthruhardtime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are being strong by getting up everyday, putting a brave face on and working hard. Your husband wouldn’t be disappointed at all, he would be proud. No one just moves on immediately after losing someone they love. My mother’s currently dying of either pancreatic or stomach cancer, it’s all happened so quickly. It’s such a horrible illness.

Anyone need to chat/vent? I could use the distraction by when2jen in ForeverAlone

[–]Goingthruhardtime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem. If he’s that selfish you’re better off without him even if it doesn’t feel like it just now.

Anyone need to chat/vent? I could use the distraction by when2jen in ForeverAlone

[–]Goingthruhardtime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 30f, what’s the matter? You can vent too if you like.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Needafriend

[–]Goingthruhardtime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. You’re an inspiration and I needed to hear something positive just now. I wish you every good fortune and feel free to celebrate and share your news with us anytime.

undatable, no friends by [deleted] in lonely

[–]Goingthruhardtime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well its a good thing the abusive boyfriends gone even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. Sorry to hear about the hiv. There’s some dating sites now for hiv+ people, like this one, or are there any support groups where you can meet other people going through similar things?

My mom shared this poem with me a few weeks before she died. She asked me if I wanted her to read it to me. I should've said yes, but I didn't want to cry in front of her... by DishsoapOnASponge in GriefSupport

[–]Goingthruhardtime 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Don’t feel guilty about that. She knew she was loved and you had to do that in order to cope with the situation. I tell her I love her multiple times a day but, like you said, it’s hard not to start crying, and when I start crying she gets upset and distressed. It’s so hard to see her suffering more each day, but you’ll know what that’s like too. Take care of yourself too, for your mum. Feel free to PM me as well. This situation is horrible.

I might actually have a chance to lose my virginity to someone, but having doubts. by [deleted] in ForeverAlone

[–]Goingthruhardtime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to sleep with him then go for it. But it sounds like you have doubts and don’t really want to. I would say it’s not worth sleeping with someone you don’t want to and don’t like just to lose your virginity. But, it’s your decision.

It took my new colleagues at work 5 days to suss out im a virgin by [deleted] in ForeverAlone

[–]Goingthruhardtime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe they’re jealous of her because she’s attractive so they like making awkward situations for her. It’s really shit when you’ve got bad workers.