Bereavement

BadgerMom

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29. My son died of Ewing's sarcoma in Jan. 2002 after having been diagnosed 9 months earlier.

Tue Sep 10, 2024, 07:39 PM

Sep 10

He had just turned 20 a few weeks before his death. He would have turned 40 in 2021. That was an especially tough one. I’ve found, even as the years pass, that something always rocks me near his birthday and death anniversary. It may not occur on the date, but a few days before or after, I’ll be in tears.

I’m very sorry for your loss. Nothing else I’ve ever experienced even comes close to the devastation of his loss. Peace to you.

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Tomorrow my son would have turned 40 if [View all] ChazII Sep 10 OP

Hugs Chaz Duncanpup Sep 10 #1

I'm so sorry your son died. sdfernando Sep 10 #2

I am so sorry for your loss. maptap22 Sep 10 #3

I am so sorry for your loss. Clouds Passing Sep 10 #4

Here's a hug. calimary Sep 10 #5

That is why I started this thread. ChazII Sep 10 #23

You are never alone on DU. People care. Many hugs. Lonestarblue Sep 10 #44

I'm so sorry 😢 MaryMagdaline Sep 10 #6

So sorry nt XanaDUer2 Sep 10 #7

Cannot imagine the void that you live with. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 10 #8

So very sorry. PittBlue Sep 10 #9

Holding you in my heart. Your son matters. His life matters. n/t TygrBright Sep 10 #10

So sorry for your loss. Paz. RestoreAmerica2020 Sep 10 #11

Hugs BoomaofBandM Sep 10 #12

I understand susanr516 Sep 10 #13

There is a book and a movie called Racing in the Rain. ChazII Sep 10 #25

My son died of Ewing's sarcoma in Jan. 2002 after having been diagnosed 9 months earlier. BadgerMom Sep 10 #29

I'm so sorry for your loss... MLF1981 Sep 10 #39

Thank you. BadgerMom Sep 10 #41

Twenty! I can't imagine losing a child as they are on the threshold of starting ChazII Sep 10 #67

Please consider... ultralite001 Sep 10 #14

I walk up his favorite trail here in Phoenix. ChazII Sep 10 #26

I ❤❤❤ that you are able to do this... ultralite001 Sep 10 #47

oh man Kali Sep 10 #51

It really is a beautiful spot. ChazII Sep 12 #69

I'm very sorry for your loss and can't imagine the loss of a child dlk Sep 10 #15

I am so sorry. I hope you remember his previous birthdays with a smile. Think about his 1st. LoisB Sep 10 #16

Children shouldn't die before their parents do Warpy Sep 10 #17

I am so sorry for your pain. I cannot imagine the loss and all the emotions that come with it. Evolve Dammit Sep 10 #18

Condolences on your loss Moostache Sep 10 #19

... byronius Sep 10 #20

I am so, so sorry. mgardener Sep 10 #21

Peace Codifer Sep 10 #22

I'm so sorry. Sending virtual hugs. LauraInLA Sep 10 #24

Thank you to all my DU family. You have made this birthday-eve ChazII Sep 10 #27

Hugs to you biophile Sep 10 #28

I am sorry - I have been dealing with grief this week as well TBF Sep 10 #30

Accept it as a fact of life. Aussie105 Sep 10 #31

Sending good vibes and hugs your way. MLAA Sep 10 #32

I'm so sorry. Glioblastoma is a terrible cancer that has taken many fine people. ms liberty Sep 10 #33

My condolences for your loss. MLF1981 Sep 10 #34

Deepest condolences on your loss SheltieLover Sep 10 #35

He lives on inside of you and his family Botany Sep 10 #36

I am so sorry. barbtries Sep 10 #37

My heart goes out to you wendyb-NC Sep 10 #38

I'm sorry for your loss 😔 MustLoveBeagles Sep 10 #40

Holidays and birthdays are tough Bayard Sep 10 #42

I am getting there bit by bit. Our tree stays up ChazII Sep 10 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard Sep 10 #43

I am so sorry iamateacher Sep 10 #45

... Permanut Sep 10 #46

My condolences to you and family. oasis Sep 10 #48

I'm so sorry. Beacool Sep 10 #49

I'm sorry. cate94 Sep 10 #50

My Dad passed 20 years ago today Jarqui Sep 10 #52

I can only imagine your deep loss. We never heal completely, but even carrying that burdon, we can move on. ... marble falls Sep 10 #53

Chazil, kozar Sep 10 #54

I know saying how sorry I am for your loss won't take away your pain, but condolences. sinkingfeeling Sep 10 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Sep 10 #56

Hugs IA8IT Sep 10 #57

Death of a child is heartbreaking Lifeafter70 Sep 10 #58

Hugs Joinfortmill Sep 10 #59

Sending you a big hug. Losing Ilsa Sep 10 #60

My 1st post CuriousSavage Sep 10 #61

I don't know you, but I offer my condolences. johnnyfins Sep 10 #62

Hugs to Chazil. AllyCat Sep 10 #63

I'm so sorry Rorey Sep 10 #64

I know something of it; I lost my mother that way. May time bring you peace. NNadir Sep 10 #65

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Son. Dem2theMax Sep 10 #66

Thank you, my DU family. ChazII Sep 12 #70

a hug. So sorry electric_blue68 Sep 30 #71