Coping with the loss of a loved one

I think you just take it one day at a time. Make sure that all that family stays by your site. Pray and ask god that you make it through these hard times safely and without too many obsticles. There isnt any way of getting over a loved one, but just keeping your mind occupied and with family will ease you through the pain a little better. Im sorry to hear about your lose and wish you the best of luck!

This is a very hard thing to cope with. I know that you all have this terrible emptiness inside, as though your heart was just yanked out suddenly and that will take a long long time to heal. You will never forget what you are feeling right now, just believe me that it will get easier with time. All you can do is deal with one day at a time right now. Sharing good times that you had with him can be helpful. It is just going to be a slow process I am afraid, but hang in there you all will heal in time. God bless you.

It doesn't seem fair, does it? I am going through the sudden loss of my father earlier this year, and the sudden loss of my brother two years ago. I too find it hard to believe they are gone, especially my father. I keep thinking he is away and next time I go to the house he will be there (going tomorrow by the way). But he won't be. I know how you are feeling. There are no words to comfort someone who is grieving. I hope you have people around you to whom you can talk about your father-in-law. It is so important to express your feelings. Posting here is the first step. Hugs to you!

I am dealing with the same thing. My dad recently passed away. He got killed in a moped accident. It is very hard. I saw him everyday and he was so full of life. He thought he was going to live forever. To see somebody so full of life pass away is very difficult.

You have to be strong for yourself and everyone else around you that is hurting. I lost my dad to Cancer when I was in 8th grade and I remember thinking he was coming home later, I made myself think he was NOT gone that he was at work.. It is hard for a young child to realize that they will never see that person again. I think as for your son you should just explain to him that he went up to heaven to help god or something you can just make up a really good story to try and explain to him that he isn't going to come back. As for you and your husband I can only imagine what you guys are going through being so close to him, you have to mourn and move on, I know that sounds harsh but it is the way of life. My friend just recently lost her Grandmother that she was VERY close to and it was hard to see her go through it, but you have to realize that he is in a better place right now and he is watching over you guys to make sure you are safe and he is better. Keep yourselves busy, to keep your mind off of it.

I lost my mom a week before Thanksgiving. And the pain can be overwhelming at times. As I'm typing this, I get choked up. But the thing I try to do is think of the good times we had with our mom. Or think of something funny she would say or do. That helps me cope. But the main thing that gives me peace is that I know she is with God, so it's ok.

it's not that easy to cope with someone's loss especially if that person is so close to you. all you have to do is move on in life. look and hope for another day. i believe that time heals all wounds. stay positive! and be strong for others who aren't strong for their selves. they need you.

Hi there carrier928! Me too had lost my father nearly five (5) years now. At first, of course, it is so painful (esp. to my mom) that we had lost one dearly member of the family. But we have to accept that fact eventhough it hurts. Acceptance plays a great part in this instance. For its only by accepting the truth that will set us free...the heartaches, pains, misery etc. And live-on for life doesn't end there were our beloved departed had left us. Pray for your father-in-law's soul to have its eternity rest and seek Gods guidance to lead us to happiness again.

Yes I can understand your pain. I know how it will be as I also have lost my father when I was at the age of 9 years old. I also was very very close to my father and still I couln't stop missing him (I am now 32 years old). It is really a very hard part to deal with the emotions but you can divert their thoughts towards their interest, them they may feel better

it is the most difficult thing to lose a loved one. and it gets difficult each day trying to cope with the loss. I lost my brother about 4 years back. Being the kid of the family, I grew up almost the moment I lost my brother. My parents were so heartbroken.. the void is so big...but then life really goes on. I am very sorry to hear about your loss.

it is a fact ..that who so ever comes on earth has to go one day.... and it eaves a hollow in our lives especially if the departed is one of our cosed and oved ones.. but life has to go on...and it is a matter of time that things will come back to normal... i feel soory for you and your famiy.... may GOD hep you cope up with the sorrow and come out of it

It is really hard to deal with the pain of a lost loved one. The best advice i can give you is to remember all the good times you had with you loved one and that might help with the pain. Time will also heal your pain.

I am very sorry for your loss. I would recommend The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman as well as How To Grieve The Loss of a Loved One (I think that is the name) by Therese Rando. Peace.

It is so hard but it is something everyone has to incounter in their lives. My girlfriend lost her brother two years ago and she still hasn't recovered from the accident and she probably never will. All anyone can say is work with the downs in your life as best as humanly possible, i hope everything turns out for the best.

I am so sorry for the loss of your father in law. I know it has to be hard on you and your family and my prayers are with all of you. It is difficult to lose a loved one. I lost my dear aunt a few months ago and this past summer I lost a close friend and my neighbor so I know the pain that you are going through. I hope that you and your son and everyone will be okay.

Im sorry for your loss, I can completley relate to what your going through, you can only do it one day at a time but you need to leave room for yourself to grieve , You have to greive weather you think its not the right time its only human,

Losing someone you love is a very painful stage. Adjustment seems to be more difficult as you experience being with the person all the time, missing him. You have to let go. God has reasons, you will know in time. Accept. Although he may be gone, memories of him will still be with you. Someday soon the sun will burst behind the clouds and sunrise will rise forever. Appreciate life. Live

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I know how hard it can be. I would just try to take it one day at a time. Remember is good to help others, but you also need to help yourself.

Take it one day at a time and ask God to give you strength.

Losing someone you love is a very painful stage. Adjustment seems to be more difficult as you experience being with the person all the time. This is a very hard thing to cope with.You will never forget what you are feeling right now, but it will get easier with time.Although he may be gone, memories of him will still be with you.Sharing good times that you had with him can be helpful. You all will heal in time. God bless you.