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I have had a few relatives die in my short lifetime but not anyone in my nuclear family so I have not experienced a feeling of great loss as yet. However, hopefully, if any of my peeps die I hope to have no great sorrow because in Christ to die is gain.

my greatest loss was when I was young and a cousin I was close to died in a house fire.

Excitedreads wrote:I lost my mother when i was 17. She was murdered... left home one day, didn't come home, found her three days later. It was very traumatic, and was worsened by the fact thst i had three younger sisters and a non existent father. That was my first real loss, and it has changed me tremendously changing every decision i made from then til now. Then a year ago, i lost my son, and i realised just how different each loss can be and how much i wish it on no one. Each loss eally does affect you in one way or the other forever.

I agree. The loss of a loved one affects us forever. It leaves a feeling of incompleteness.

My greatest loss was my mom's death last year. She had a host of illnesses, and I know it was her time to rest. Though I am glad that she is now free from pain and disease, I miss her. I wish I could have loved her more.

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Excitedreads wrote:I lost my mother when i was 17. She was murdered... left home one day, didn't come home, found her three days later. It was very traumatic, and was worsened by the fact thst i had three younger sisters and a non existent father. That was my first real loss, and it has changed me tremendously changing every decision i made from then til now. Then a year ago, i lost my son, and i realised just how different each loss can be and how much i wish it on no one. Each loss eally does affect you in one way or the other forever.

I feel for you, Excitedreads. May you continue to be strong and courageous.

Ever since the day I went to foster care, things went downhill in my life. I lost my innocence and what was an ideal childhood. Ever since then, I had to be independent and watch over my siblings. My parents lost their money trying to get us back and they lost their love for each other as well. I lost my trust in the people who are supposed to protect me, including police, parents, and authority figures. So yeah, lots of loss haha. But at least I learned how to be strong, and I have complete faith in my siblings so it's not all loss and sadness

Serina Vitrino wrote:Ever since the day I went to foster care, things went downhill in my life. I lost my innocence and what was an ideal childhood. Ever since then, I had to be independent and watch over my siblings. My parents lost their money trying to get us back and they lost their love for each other as well. I lost my trust in the people who are supposed to protect me, including police, parents, and authority figures. So yeah, lots of loss haha. But at least I learned how to be strong, and I have complete faith in my siblings so it's not all loss and sadness

I admire your resilience, positive disposition, and courage. Carry on, Serina Vitrino. The world needs more people like you.

Within the course of three days, my marriage collapsed, I lost my job and my father died. That was pretty much the worst three days I can imagine. It took me years to (mostly) get over that.

Braktooth wrote:Within the course of three days, my marriage collapsed, I lost my job and my father died. That was pretty much the worst three days I can imagine. It took me years to (mostly) get over that.

I feel for you, Braktooth. May you find the peace and consolation you seek. Thank you for sharing yourself.

Miriam Molina wrote:

Braktooth wrote:Within the course of three days, my marriage collapsed, I lost my job and my father died. That was pretty much the worst three days I can imagine. It took me years to (mostly) get over that.

I feel for you, Braktooth. May you find the peace and consolation you seek. Thank you for sharing yourself.

Thank you Miriam. I'm working on it.

My Mom, who was my best friend and this loss made me even better person I am today. Her death taught me the mistakes we make in life and the time we waste, the dreams we leave unfulfilled. I learned from her mistakes and build happiness she would always wanted for me.

My father died when i was 11 and that was the greatest loss for my entire family. I lost my first love just like that and it left me heartbroken. Up until now, i cry at night asking "What ifs"

I lost a parent when i was 13. It effects every fiber of your life as you mature. For those who lose a parent due to age related complications, feel blessed that you had so many years with them.

My father died when I was young, so I always carried that with me. It did shape me, as a child I had a fear of losing my mother, when she would leave I was terrified that she would never come back. I do think that I had a sense of mortality that my friends did not have, though.

Darakhshan Nazir wrote:I lost my mother when I was a child . It is like I lost a part of existence and it created a void in me that can never be fulfilled. It hurts more and more with every beat of my heart. I can't explain what I feel but it is the worst feeling and never wish it for anyone , not even for my enemies. That loss changed my life from best to worst. I am much more independent today but also chained with many responsibilities.

It is indeed most terrifying feeling in the world to not have her around anymore. I was already independent when me and my little sister lost her and I believe you are going through what she has to face to. I am truly sorry for your loss, but I believe she would want you to move on and be happy. All parents wish that for their children. Stay strong!

The loss of loved ones - that really cuts deep. Reminding us all, that life isn't a fairytale and life as we know it has an end sometimes in the most disturbing and gruesosome ways.