My heart breaks for you. I hope you can find some comfort from all the good people here on this forum.

There is nothing I can say, I’m sure, that would even come close to help what you must be feeling. I hope, however, that knowing there are people out here who truly care for you, somehow, comforts you, if only a little. So so sorry for your loss. You have helped so many of us. For that we are so grateful.

Dear Brightwings,

I am so very, very sorry. My sincerest condolences on the tragic loss of your son. You are in my thoughts. Please know you have a friend here.

Sincere condolences on the passing of your dearest son. I cannot imagine the darkest nights of the soul you or your son have endured up to this point. It seems that many already teetering on the edge have lost hope during this time of pandemic sheltering, social distancing, and resulting repercussions of job loss, unemployment and economic uncertainties. The coping skills for adversity that our parents and grandparents used in their hard times are the very ones we need to dig deep and draw upon today. It is our legacy to us, and we must all recognize therein lies our superpower to endure and thrive. Nurses already seem to have innate, pragmatic superpowers that most of us are in awe of when they are confronted with their own personal losses. I’ve observed it in my nurse sister-in-law who lost her husband (only brother to my husband) to a virulent strain of pneumonia 6 years ago. Her understanding of the life and death cycles, and strength of purpose to push forward in faith has been an inspiration to all her adult children, as well as my husband and myself. Sitting with her grief, without meds, was her choice and a remarkable testament to how the human body can grieve and endure a great loss while carrying on each day with meaning and hope for the future. I pray that you will be encouraged and strengthened by the positive light and presence of those who have endured their great losses and weathered the similar storms you have encountered.....May the hard work of sitting with your grief and loss as you “endure the darkest nights of the soul” serve to strengthen and renew your faith and hope for the future. Love and Peace to you as you make those baby steps, Brightwings...Your beloved son is at peace, and may you find solace in knowing his struggles are now over. 🙏❤️🙏