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Feeling Lost and Afraid: Lost my oldest and fear losing another child
Addiction & Recovery | Last Active: Dec 17, 2025 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
@slarson14 I didn’t read your entire reply as it seemed you were just callously talking about how 911 is overwhelmed and don’t have time for addicts?? This mother is hurting she lost a son and may be losing another. So unless you have some encouraging words I would not reply to her message or perhaps maybe you can reply with an apology.
Maybe the vibe was just wrong, but I just could not even read the whole thing cause it seemed more like you were entitled because you are a law-enforcement. My husband is a lawyer and he doesn’t throw his weight around just because of his profession just saying.
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@triciaann99 and @slarson14, thank you for the support and varied perspectives that you offer to the original poster. I believe that you agree on more than you disagree. You both agree that it is tragic to lose a child. Reliving the moments is a pain unbearable. As a parent, as a health care worker, as emergency services, as litigators, we wish we could do more.
Please do not let fear, sadness and caring transition to anger, blame and insult. The purpose of this forum is to share experiences, and give and get support.
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