Comments on: Top Ten Things You Should Never Say to a Grieving Mother

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:25:24 +0000

Our 8 year old daughter was hit and killed by a car 13 years ago and I still remember some of the insane things people said but the one in your article that I heard more than once and drove me crazy was the comparison to the loss off someone’s pet (who was like their child). I wanted to scream and pull out my own hair every time I heard it. I can’t believe this is really something people say. Still just amazes me.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:42:31 +0000

First let me say I was fortunate to give birth to two healthy boys so I have never walked in your shoes. I do however have friends that have and it is devastating to lose a child at any time. My mother died 7 years ago and I still think of her often. I could not begin to expect someone to “get over” the loss of a child. You just never get over a loss, you get through it but you never forget. Thank you for reminding well meaning people that the things we say can hurt so deep.

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By: The Chick

The Chick — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:13:18 +0000

I am so sorry to hear of your losses. My heart breaks for you. Thank you so much for sharing.

By: oksana

oksana — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:19:53 +0000

4 years ago i lost my dearest son Anthony of 6 months old,and 8 months ago have lost my dearest god daughter Isabella Nicole of 3,5 months old… My heart goes out to every mother on Earth who has lost there loved ones. The life never ever will be same again,every moment of rest of my life ill be thinking of my babies……Thank you so much for sharing you feelings. You are so rite there is no such a think like to “get over”, I thing people are disrespectful to parents and the baby saying that….

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Top Ten Things You Can Do To Help a Grieving Mother « Fat Chick Fed Up — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:02:01 +0000

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By: The Chick

The Chick — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:01:58 +0000

So true Gilly! You really realize who your true friends are during those times. I’m so glad you were able to keep some of your brother’s ashes. It may seem strange to those who don’t understand, but those physical, tangible things that remind us of those we lost can bring such incredible comfort.

By: Gilly (aka Fat Cat)

Gilly (aka Fat Cat) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:12:08 +0000

It most certainly is. It’s very strange that during your toughest times you realize all the people that are willing to do what ever you need them to. I am sorry for your loss also and sorry that you have to leave. My brother was cremated so most of his ashes stayed 4,000 miles away but we brought some with us and buried them here, thank God for that. It’s strange how we see a piece of stone as actually “visiting” them but if it works for our greiving process…who is anyone to judge? Hugs and love!