Really Missing Little Mikey

Oh, hon, I wish I could say it gets easier... Some days are just less hard, y'know? I lost my Sam 5 years ago. Would've been starting college now. Damn, it hurts. But you gotta keep moving. Mikey would want that for you, I'm sure. Sometimes, I write Sam letters, helps me feel connected. Maybe it might help you too? Sending love ❤️

Man, this hit me hard. I'm a senior this year, can't imagine what Mikey and his fam are going thru. Life's so unfair, dude. No words, just sorry...

I understand how difficult these milestone years can be. Every year, every event serves as a reminder that they're not here with us. There will be moments where the pain is unbearable and others where it's just a hollow ache. Don't hesitate to talk about Mikey here, it helps to share their memory and keeps them alive in your heart. Staying silent about the pain can seem easier but trust me, talking helps more. If you're comfortable with it, maybe share some stories about Mikey here? ☺️

Feel u, same boat. It's shit.

I'm so sorry for your loss. This pain and the feeling of not being able to breathe, it's a reflection of your immense love for Mikey. It's perfectly alright to not know how to put this pain into words. Grieving is hard as is but grief during milestone years is especially painful.

As a grief counselor, I meet many parents who are dealing with this heartbreaking loss and the one thing I've noticed is that their grief is as unique as their love for their child. It doesn’t follow a fixed timeline or stages. Please remember, there's no right or wrong way to mourn. It's okay to feel this pain and it's okay to not be okay.

Are you linked in with any grief support group locally or online? Sometimes sharing your feelings with others who are on the same journey can provide comfort. While they may not lessen your pain, they'll listen, understand, and won't judge your sorrow. They'd offer shoulders to lean on during the tough days. If this doesn’t feel right yet, that’s okay too.

Please know that this group is here for you. We're more than willing to hear about Mikey, his silly quirks, his hopes, his dreams... Sharing your memories of him can be a small step towards healing.

i don't really talk much here but I felt I needed to comment. I think understanding and accepting the 'hard' is important. Each day you wake up and get thru is a win. Mikey must be so proud of you. Keep your head up.