Why Can't I Get Past My Brother's Death?
By surveychick4
@surveychick4 (380)
United States
April 11, 2012 11:26am CST
My brother was 16 years old when he passed away from the childhood genetic disease called Adrenoleukodystrophy. It has affected my whole life because of the terrible suffering this disease causes an innocent child. My brother did not deserve this at all. It is good to have a place here that I can let that out.
7 responses
@honest_efforts100 (1607)
• India
24 Jul 12
I am sorry about you brothers demise at such an early age. It is very hard to move on with our lives especially when a loved one has passed on no matter how many days have passed since it happened. I have seen people go through much worse because of their loved once. It heart and try to avoid ideas or activities that will remind you of your brother.
@ecaron (678)
• Canada
12 Apr 12
I can't pronounce that name of the disease that your brother had but it seems bad, anyway. I'm sorry for your loss. Perhaps, you could try some grief councilling. There may be something like that in your community. Try talking to other family members who may be suffering too and together you could share memories of your brother and keep his memory good in your heart. I am no expert and have suffered the loss of a baby boy and other family members and sometimes still grieve after many years. We never forget our loved ones.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
11 Apr 12
I'm sorry....Was it recent? Or was it a long time ago that it happened? If you believe in a higher power (AKA, God), now is a good time to reflect on that and just think: what's meant to be is what's meant to be, and we don't have control over the universe. I can't even imagine what you are going through though. I don't have a brother, but I have 2 sisters and if anything happened to them, I know I would feel..incredibly empty inside. I see them so often and they make up a great huge part of me and my personality and my life. I can't imagine life without them. But if it happens, I guess it's just important to keep in mind, they are not suffering any longer. No, they didn't deserve this, but they are in a better place now... Hang in there.
@inklady (28)
• United States
11 Apr 12
They say that time heals all wounds and it is true. I lost someone very close to me when I was in my 20's and it took me a good 15 years to stop thinking about it as much. It is important to keep in mind that your brother would not want you to feel this way and he would want you to go on and lead a fruitful and productive life, remembering him as he was before he became sick. Do not concentrate on the negative, only the positive.
@Cale2012 (114)
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12 Apr 12
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that thing.In our world, we meet a lot of kinds misfortune which some of them are aside our body, and others are become story and news blow into your ears. We need to go on life under plan and expection future action.your brother influence sorrow impact for so long, maybe you watched much pain on your brother, and you and him get a much fun together.So you afraid sick effection and hope brother remove from this disaster.Don't pay much time to this, fling to other plan. let your schedule are filled with many sports and social activity. and you also consult your friends help enjoy your life. You must go by yourself, because there are much fun and sense in life. Don't loose your heart.I support you and your life.Human issue history with sympathy, but they alseo positively to image good future.
@Extourmed (191)
• Bulgaria
11 Apr 12
I'm really sorry for your lost and a lot of horrible things happened to people who don't deserve it. I think if that thing is chasing you, you should search for a professional help. There's nothing to be a shame of to share your problems with a therapist. Otherwise you'll be eaten inside by this to the rest of your life. You should do something about it. I hope I've been helpful, and again, sorry for your loss...
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