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Tough times
be kind to yourself cz, avoid the booze and try not to spiral into emotional dispair. which will be very difficult to do, im sure.
Do something practical , then ride your bike. Even if its a list of essential jobs , writing thm down can move them out of your headspace and may help a tiny bit.
Havent been on here much lately for one reason and another so just seeing this now. I unfortunately have personal experience of all situations mentioned, none of it is easy by any means and nothing seems right. I'm more than happy to listen/chat/offer advice from my perspective and experiences if anyone wants to reach out.
@stevenmenmuir really sorry to hear about your friends daughter, my condolences go out to everyone involved. If you want to talk or ask anything, please give me a shout.
@countzero really sorry to hear about your partner, my condolences go out to you all. I remember having to tell the kids and the rest of the family vividly, one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Please get in touch when you're ready if you need a chat or anything.
@CountZero while you're on here you're never alone. Hope it slowly improves for you in the coming weeks. Look after yourself and all the best to the family.
My heart goes out to all of those who've been touched by tragedy in this thread, Friday was the first day I've been able to meet up with my brother since his wife passed away. Hope you can all find help, kindness and understanding when you most need it.
CZ: please feel free to post on here regularly with your feelings, you have a ready made virtual support group of people to lean on....
My sister lost her 21yr old son a couple of years ago. She lives in SA and he was working in Bahrain. She got a call from her ex to say the lad had a tumour pressing against his heart but that it was operable. She got the first available flight out of Jo'burg but by the time she got over there the situation had gone from "operable" to "making him comfortable because there was nothing they could do". He died two days later.
Thankfully, they had just enough time to both make amends - they hadn't been talking for a while - and he passed with his mum holding his hand.
He was a good lad, polite, clever, funny, fit and healthy - played first team rugby - and with everything to look forward to. Sad times.
Oh how awful to read this. Hope your friends get support OP, sounds like they will.
Count - so so sorry to hear about your loss, how awful for you. Take care.
Steven,CZ, so sorry to hear about your sad news. Hopefully you will find peace soon. I'm sure I speak for everyone here, if you find any comfort in the company of strangers then don't hesitate to update the thread.
Condolences CZ.