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Death at a Young Age
Asked by E.M. from Orlando
on October 20, 2006
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As everyone must know by now, about the stabbing death the occurred yesterday of the 15 year boy Michael Nieves. Well, my son seems to be taking this hard. Last night ...
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- Hello. The best thing that I can say to you is let him deal with it like he wants. As people, we all handle death in different ways. Some people deal with it “better...
- Hello E., I have worked in a school district and when a tragedy like this occurs the school district has the guida...
- i know you must be a little scared right now and worried for your son, however the best thing you and your family can do for him is to talk, talk, talk. even if he se...
Being Prepared
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on January 2, 2009
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In the past, I have witnessed other people I know be at a total loss when their husband or parents die unexpectedly. I would like to be prepared if something like that...
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- My dad, mom and step dad have prepaid, preplanned services already. I am a plane ticket away from them so all I will do will be to fly in. It sounds as if you are c...
- I think the easiest way is to prepare all of that for yourself and giving it to them, and of course simply asking them to reciprocate with their information. This is ...
- I concur - easiest way to ask is for you to do it first, then give it to them and ask them if they'd be interested in reciprocating. S.
Taking a 16-Month-old to a Funeral?
Asked by L.H. from Raleigh
on August 19, 2009
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Hi everyone -
My aunt passed away a few days ago - she was in her early 50s and it was a complete shock to everyone. They're still not sure cause of death but they...
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- Bring her with you but don't tell her too much detail. She won't remember anyway but there is no reason to give her info that might not sit well for now. Bring thing...
- my hubbys great grandmother just passed away this past winter and we were faced with the same problem. your aunt sounds alot like his "grannie" meaning she loved kids....
- L., I would absolutely take her. My mother took me everywhere and explained everything too me. She let me touch the people and ask questions and she answered the be...
Funeral Out of State
Asked by A.G. from Raleigh
on August 6, 2009
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Need a little help here....my grandmother is currently on 24 hour hospice care and not expected to make it through the weekend. Thankfully we were able to go see her t...
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- I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. My grandmother died in hospice four months ago and I was blessed to be at her side when she passed. It's for this reason ...
- I think it depends on how close your kids were to her and if it bothers them not to go. Why would your mother care if they go anyway? Remind her that they did not at...
- A.~ you are not wrong. Gently tell your mom that you and your husband had a plan in motion so there would be less confusion to the children. While they do their activ...
Coping with Death
Asked by J.G. from Savannah
on April 29, 2008
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Hi my son is 14 yrs old and it as been almost 8 days since his best friend killed himself,I took him to the visiation, and funeral, let him do as he needed with the ot...
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- Acceptance of death at any age is often difficult especially when it is your best friend. I am a 52 year old female who just lost a best friend and cousin to breast ca...
- find a grief counselor who works with kids/ teens
- You are doing the right thing allowing him to sort everything out on his own while making sure he knows that you are there for him when he needs you. My daughter went...
Support
Asked by I.B. from Springfield
on October 12, 2008
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My beautiful 26 year old son was killed in a car accident on October 6th. I would like to talk to other mothers who have lost children.
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- I., My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My brother, who was 25 years at the time was killed in a car accident as well in June 2005. He was 10 years younge...
- Hi, I just wanted to say that I was sooooo sorry for your loss...I cannot even imagine that. I just said a prayer for you and I hope that you could find someone else ...
- I., my heart goes out to you. I have not lost a child, but wanted to let you know that I will keep you and your famiy in my prayers. Bless you.
Does Anyone Know of a Good Christian Counselor?
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on July 26, 2007
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I have a family member that needs some help with a death. I believe he is shock and needs some kind of therapy. He is going to go to a counselor.I'm thinking that it m...
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- Carol Speckman in Richardson, TX is WONDERFUL!!! If you are not in the Dallas area, she is worth the drive or maybe she can recommend someone in your area. www.car...
- I know of a Christian counseling center in Denton sponsored by Denton Bible church. It's called Steve Barns and Assoc. They would probably know of some groups. I've...
- In a situation like this, I think a church will be a very good and helpful tool for him. It depends on which area of town you live, my church is a very good family chu...
How to Support Greiving Husband
Asked by N.V. from Las Vegas
on November 14, 2006
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My sensitive husband recently lost one of his high school buddies in the past week, and I am having a hard time helping him deal with this loss. He is not normally a d...
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- I've never been in your situation but I think he might need to talk to a grevence counseler. I know there out there or maybe a family therapy thing that way he wont fe...
- There is a lot of good info here. If you are interested in a grief support group most hospitals have them for free. There are no restrictions about who can attend. ...
- I'm sure his experience was jarring, seeing someone who is your peer just...well, I cannot imagine. So he is questioning himself, his identity, his lifestyle...if he ...
Coping with Death
Asked by M.B. from Abilene
on October 27, 2008
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I lost one of the most precious person in my life on Wed., my grandmother(Nana). Her funeral was on Fri. My stepmom passed away last night on Sun. I don't think I can ...
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- Here is the link to a great non profit organization that is geared to helping children deal with grief. It is free and while your children are in support groups, you ...
- M., I'm sorry to hear about your loss but don't look at it as a loss it makes it easier when you can see it as a gain. My brother was called home suddenly a month and...
- Dear M., The main thing I can tell you in dealing with death is just get into gods word and it will help you get through it. I know because over 10 years ago I lost a...
Need Help to Help My Daughter Cope with Death
Asked by A.D. from Fort Myers
on October 24, 2006
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A few days ago a very close friend of our family passed away. It was a surprise to us all. I sat my 6 year old daughter down to talk with her about it. This was not th...
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- When my son was 6 my husbands mother who lived with us died. It was kind of hard to explain to him about her death. I do not recommend taking her to the funeral UNLE...
- I know where you are coming from. We have 3 children - 13B, 11G & 4G years old - and we have dealt with several deaths within the past 2 years also - a 21 month old n...
- Even though funerals generally bring closure to people lives it sounds like it's not something she's really ready for. Unless you ask her and let her make the decision...
