re: My daughter passed away...

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I am so sorry, Hurricane. Praying for you and your wife.

Having gone through virtually the same thing about 20 years ago myself, I would like to offer some advice:

1. It will take you months before you can make it through a day without crying

2. It will take you years before you can make it through a week without crying.

3. I will let you know how long it takes to get thru a month without crying when I find out.

4. Don't let the grief drive a distance between your wife & yourself. Share, talk, hug, cry together. I read somewhere that the divorce rate for parents who go through something like this is shockingly high because it is a huge stress.

5. Get grief counseling. I probably wouldn't be here if I didn't see a psychiatrist to help with the overwhelming pain and grief. Get someone who specializes in grief counseling. Seek out support groups. There are many of us out here (I didn't realize the number of acquaintances that I had that had similar losses until I suffered mine).

6. it will get better because it sure as hell can't get worse...what you went through is probably the worst thing that could happen to a person

I'm glad you got to hold your daughter. I got to hold mine. That's why the worst day of my life is also the best day.

Hang in there brother.

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I just found your thread from early this morning. The above advice is excellent. Also, ask God for comfort and peace. I know you said you don't ask God for help, but if you put Him in your life, you may be surprised at how He makes a difference.

Sorry for your loss. Keep strong and keep moving forward.

So very sorry, we grieve with you

So sorry. I can't even imagine how painful this is. Will pray for you and your family

very sorry for your loss

You daughter is you and your wife's angel. You may not see it now, but you will one day. I'm so very sorry she lost her life. And I so very sorry for the pain you are your family are going through.

Prayers to you and yours.

Incredibly sorry for your loss. Can't imagine what you are going through. Reading this truly puts things in perspective to not take for granted having 2 healthy kids of my own. I pray God brings you and your wife peace.

Saying a prayer for your family at this difficult time.