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Friend Grief and AIDS: Thirty Years of Burying Our Friends
It’s been likened to a plague, but AIDS was never just a health crisis. The second of a series on grieving the death of a friend, Friend Grief and AIDS:
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My mom died of suicide.
3 Years ago on June 7,2010 my mom died. She killed herself. It's been three years now, it still hurts. Not as bad but it does. I miss my mom. Her name
"You"
Since you died it seems as if my life isn't for here. Since you died my world isn't the same. Since you died I can't go a whole day without you sleeping.
The Loss of Our Son Michael John
Our son Michael John committed suicide, Sept.3,2012. I am having the worse time dealing with it. I here the same words from family, and friends, he's in
Friend Grief and Anger: When Your Friend Dies and No One Gives A Damn
This is the first in a series of small books on grieving the death of a friend: books I promised to write for a friend before she died. Synopsis: It's
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LIFE AFTER THE DEATH OF MY DAUGHTER ANGELA MAE ESPINOZA
I CAN BARELY COMPREHEND THE DEATH OF LOOSING A CHILD EVEN NOW...IT WAS ON A SUNDAY EVENING ON THE 1ST DAY OF DEC.IN 2002 WHEN THE PHONE RANG & I HEARD
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my daughter misty . vist me...
Visit me... Visit me at night when ,I am sleeping. Take me places ,We have gone to and places we werent able too. Visit me during the day and show
My Life Gone in Six Weeks
Just a year out from cancer surgery and chemo, I lost my 23 year son and only child, Chris, under suspicious circumstances. He died of a gunshot wound
(An ode to Mrs Gillian ABADA)
You were a rare gem of a (mum )(and wife , we lost you in your prime,you are irreplaceable we love you,your kids miss u dearly, we are devastated but
Most amazing mother - Parvathy Sivaraman
Feb-1-1928 to Jul-16-2012 Gone but not forgotten You are remembered everyday of our lives. You are remembered for your positive attitude. You are remembered
My darling husband, Randall. i've lost to much
1 year and 4 months ago I lost my husbands mother and aunt in a car accident, I loved my mother in law dearly. a drunk driver caused their death. It were
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To my dearest Jules
Do you remember that time I hugged you after not seeing you for so so long? There were so many people around us but when we hugged for a moment every thing
Elva Sue Bell
I lost my grandmother on the 12th of April and the loss still hasn't kicked in, i keep thinking of things i want to tell you and then i remember again.
Prayer request
I greet you all in the name of our mighty Jesus.I came across your page and exactly found what I was looking for, prayer. I have really been down and I
My Lost Self
Wen I was not quite one year old, a married couple asked what was then called the Child Welfare Department for a needy child to adopt. They imposed several
amaka,david & baby jackson (jackson family)
I have suffered loss before but this time around, a piece of my soul has been torn out of my chest because i just lost two friends to untimely death. Tears
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MY DAD WAS A GEM
Love leaves a memory no one can steal, but Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. I don't know where to begin, all I keep thinking is how I wish I
Dr. (CP) Richard N, Kaankuka (DVM)
On the 21st March, 2013 our world changed for ever when Dr. (CP) Richard N. Kaankuka (DVM) passed on. We find it difficult to believe that you have gone
ALAN K LEWIS
Its been mow 3 year on since you lefted us still this day we still hurt we think of you often we ask why our lifes are so emprty without you all we havw
To my Beloved Husband, William (John) Hardy
I would rather have had one breath of his hair..one kiss of his mouth..one touch of his hand..than an eternity without it.. The angels are always near
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Tribute to a True Mother - Susannah Akinyeye
Real mother is the one that truly loves her children, who can do anything for her children. Exemplary mother, industrious mother, loving and generous mother.
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Tribute to my Dad, Rev. Prof. Young P. Onoeyo (De Young Bros) 1938-2012
It is unreal to be so real that you are no more in the flesh, but I know and believe that you life on. You were my greatest teacher, your philosophy in
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He deserved better!
This is my second entry. I'm thankful for this site; it has allowed me to express my grief over the loss of my son, Lucas. I still cannot say that word
Still cannot say the word...."dead"
My son Lucas, age 32 passed away on August 25, 2012. It was a beautiful summer day ~ I spent that day at a picnic with my sister and friends. Most of
Luke Michael Rock Vaughan and ShiAnna Echo of Summer Cattaneo
My son Luke. You were my light. Your shy smile and quiet ways. You loved running and playing with your friends. Everyone loved you. You were such a
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My father.
My father was sick. My father was not my father. My father was still, in theory, my father. Today is your birthday, my father, and so I'll write to
Paula
Please pray for my brother, J. He has lung cancer and is in severe pain. I ask God to touch his body and give him relief and heal him. And I pray for him
I want my husband back
Hi my name is Cynthia I'm 22 yrs old it all started around 9 pm on a Thursday I wasn't feeling good and my husband asked me if I wanted to go out for dinner
june thompson my mum
To day my mum went to heaven I wish she did not go my life has changed with out her but the pain will all ways stay until the day I see her in heaven and
A Tribute To Our Mom - Mrs Angelean Young
Gone,but never forgotten, our dear mother departed this world on Thursday, 2/7/2013 after fighting a courageous battle with congestive heart failure.
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Myra Steele My Beloved Mother and Friend
Ovarian cancer claimed another wonderful woman on December 21, 2012. The pain I feel is not what I expected ,it is far worse. I miss everything about
To My wounderful Grandad
TO My Grandad We all miss you. Happy Memorys live on in our minds Its been 12 years since you went from us and the pain loosing you so much that words
Brandey Kristen Mount
My baby sister, my best friend. I miss all the fun times we share, singing, being silly. Most of all I miss your smell and knowing you are there. This
Deployment
Deployment Assigned to a Navy patrol squadron, every 18 months, the whole squadron packs up and “deploys” to another country for 180 days. Iceland, Sicily,
The Perfume Bottle
The perfumes were almost grouped by the decades, the tin of Patchouli and small bottle of Jovan Musk Oil from the 70’s. The midnight blue bottle of “Ispahan”
Wild Flowers
Wild Flowers I grew up playing in a large field next to a cemetery. I would bring my mother endless handfuls of flowers that I had found in the fields
Deborah Ann Hackett, beloved mother and grandmother
If roses grew in heaven,lord please place a dozen roses in my mothers arms and tell her there from me..You were my security blanket against the world and
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Onilda Cunada Aclaro
My dearest sister has passed. Not since my parents and sister Dory left this earth have I felt such a loss. Our family was a large one (9 children total)
Slow Recovery....
Prayer Request! Dec.26,2012 Dear Community of Prayer, Thank you for praying! Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Hardships(Severe
I miss mom
My mom passed away seven years ago. every day i think of her and miss her so very much. I did'nt think my mom was that sick. I wish oh how i wish i would
mom, virginia wangler
I love you mom. I wish i could turn back time. talk with you only if it's five minutes. just to tell you I love you so very much. I am so very sorry. love
A Dark Day at Sandy Hook
Today our country is in mourning, And we are so very sad, Because many innocent lives were lost, And we are so very mad. The looks on the children's faces,
For Peace and Freedom from the Pain
My companion of almost 8 years stepped in front of a train Friday after a serious setback that impacted his mental health. He talked about suicide but
what now?
20 weeks ago my ex husband was killed in a car accident. During the six years since our divorce, we had tried to reconcile several times. The most recent
What Makes you a Mom!
My Tribute to my Mother ...First and Foremost, my mothers Beautiful, Supportive, loving and tough lady personality have been missed for over a dozen years!
Mr Hakeem Baloch
A man with sincere and loving heart and very chummy persnolity, reaaly Hakeem we missing your warm smilings may God rest the soul in peace..
hi
i lost my girlfriend suddenly last yr, she was the love of my life and i truly felt loved from her, the pain was like nothing ive ever felt before,and