Loss & Grief
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Wednesday, 15 June 2022 - 19:23
What do you do when the one person that you relied on your whole life has died? When things are so bad but you don't have your "person". The only person that has been there in the good and bad and has loved you unconditionally, always there to hold your hand through life and was your biggest...
Friday, 27 May 2022 - 23:01
TW - mass shooting (US) I'm writing to put a voice to the words in my head. Tonight my partner and I finally talked about the recent shooting. I'm a mother of two, 1yo & 3yo. Living in Aus, so far from this event. I heard it first on the radio and sat in the car crying and grieving. Tonight I...
Saturday, 23 April 2022 - 18:09
Hi Sisters, This last week over the Easter long weekend I lost a very dear friend due to illness. I recognise that I am in the grieving process and I am finding it tough going but I know that I will eventually get through it. My issue is with my spiritual/religious beliefs. I do not go to church or...
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Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 25/09/2014 - 09:05.
By fellow Imperfect Mum: Marie Kenyon My beautiful husband, Russ, tragically lost his life on June 4th, 2014. He was my world, my very best friend. I am a better person for having had him in my life, even if it was for only the shortest time. Funny, when we married only 6 weeks prior to his passing, (together 6 years) I thought to myself, "Wow, 6 years, it feels like a lifetime." But now that he'...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Thu, 25/07/2013 - 14:09.
My heart skipped a beat. My throat contracted. The fluid left my mouth, and all I could taste was metal. Why? – I hear you say. I realised it was nearing the end of July, we were heading into August. August brings with it a lot of pain. – For me. It’s a month I would rather skip. That way I don’t have to feel the pain. The pain knowing that I will never celebrate your birthday with you . Knowing...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Mon, 08/07/2013 - 12:17.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful human. I must share my experience with you. As most of you know my family own an Educational business and that is where I work. Today a man was waiting to pay at the counter, I turned to see him waiting and I apologised profusely. I felt both embarrassed and unprofessional as I was engaging in a conversation with another staff member whilst he...