You all helped me through this more than you know. It's been on my mind all weekend and my family doesn't really want to talk about it so I need an outlet. It's so difficult to even comprehend that it's been ten years. I still miss him so much. I think about all the things he has missed, the movies we should've seen together, the time we should have been able to spend together that was cut short. Sorry I'm just at a loss of words right now.

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Grateful11

Has it been that long, wow.
I had no idea.
Words can't express the magnitude of your loss.

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Roswell, GA (Atlanta suburb)

Words can't console this kind of loss, regardless of the time since or the people trying to help but, sometimes, knowing the support is there when needed can be support enough.

I hope you wrap yourself in the memories & emotions that bring you comfort.

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It is the worst kind of loss there is. I remember when it happened. Hard to believe it has been 10 years too.

Still sorry about your loss, Grateful. I remember your original post about Jesse’s death. I’m glad you decided to talk about it here.

Grateful11, I am hopeful that time has worn down some of the sharp edges of your pain…

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I've had some losses in my life...I can only extend my deepest condolences and well wishes to you. I keep telling myself I will "get over " the loss. I only got used to the pain, except when I think of it, and them I'm full of "what could have been"

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San Antonio, TX (in the old city)


"All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
“Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." - Eli Weisel

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." - Theodore Roosevelt (1918)

"I don’t want to see religious bigotry in any form. It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious fundamentalists and the political right. The hard right has no interest in religion except to manipulate it." - Billy Graham 1981

"Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise" - Barry Goldwater

How could it have been 10 years already! Your devastating report of Jesse and his loss to your family remain so clear in my mind. I'm glad you — and we on the forum — can remember. Peace.



Every heart that has beat strongly and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world, and bettered the tradition of mankind. —Robert Louis Stevenson

Thank you for sharing, Grateful. I read something not too long ago that resonated: grief doesn't get smaller over time. Rather, we get larger around it.

Wishing you peace.

May good memories bring peace.

Grateful11, I remember.

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota, where the weather is wonderful even when it isn't.

They say time heals... I don't think a parent who lost their child agrees with this.

Once again sorry for your loss and try to find comfort and love in the other family members and your friends.

tears my heart out every time I think about your family and Jesse. I've been thinking about him here and there over the years. You did well in telling us what a great kid he was.

So very sorry. We are all here for you whenever you need us.

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Formerly known as Dennis R

It doesn't seem like it has been 10 years. Again, sorry for your loss.

I remember this. You have my condolences.

Many of us do recall those agonizing posts, as do I. In fact, I thought of you and your son just the other day, perhaps an innate recollection of it being around this time of year. I'm not sure why it popped into my head. I'm so very sorry to think about you feeling bad over all of it yet again. Sharing the pain does seem to lessen some of it.

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Hurts like a bastid...

Blessings and peace to you and your family.

Time is always very short between now and the time a loved one, especially a child, dies, no matter how long ago it was. That moment is always "right here." Thanks for sharing your feelings. We are here, and tho we can't do anything, just knowing our caring presence is around you may help.

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And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.
—Friedrich Nietzsche
Western Massachusetts

I remember the devastating news. Some wounds never heal. We just learn to live with them. We’re here to listen, to hear old stories. Whatever you need. Virtual hugs all around.

I was (and still am) sorry for your loss of your son, Jesse. I have no wisdom for you, no true comfort to offer you. Remember him in his happiest days, in his loving hours, and you will have that to sustain you. Peace be with you, G11.

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=TC

I remember that time. I was unspeakably difficult. Bless your boy and all the people that loved him. Peace.

Wow. I remember this so clearly. Hard to believe that it’s been ten years. Thank you for sharing this painful anniversary with us. I hope you and your family are doing well. My continued condolences.

I want to thank you all for the wonderful words. It helps more than you know.

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Grateful11

I try to allow my beloved ones’ to carry me as much as I carry them. It’s hard.
You and your family remain on my thoughts.