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Lost someone special

risingangel
Community Member
Ever since I have lost my grandad my life has been hard. Everytime I think of him I burst into tears. I don't know how to cope with loosing him since i used to talk to him about everything. Recently I started to write letters to him about how i'm going even tho he wont get them. Is that a good idea? Any advice?
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Summer Rose
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Hi risingangel

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it's really hard right now without your grandad and that you're really sad. I'm sending you a hug.

People grieve in many different ways, there really is no right or wrong. Writing letters to your grandad is perfectly fine. If I were you, I would write as often as you feel the need and I would save those letters. Years, even decades from now, those letters may bring you comfort.

My dad died 30 years ago. I kept a journal and wrote down funny stories about our life and lots of detail about my dad, the kind of things I never wanted to forget. I included photos and mementos, too. It is still one of my most treasued possessions.

In the immediate years after my dad died I used to talk to him a lot. Sometimes at the cemetary and sometimes just when I was alone in the garden or my room.

It's okay to talk or write to the dead. Many people do this because it's one way to help us heal.

I'm here if you want to talk some more. Feel free to post any time.

Kind thoughts to you

blondguy
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hello Risingangel

I am sorry for the loss of your grandad...my sincere condolences too

Writing letters or notes is a wonderful idea....as its a part of the grieving process. By putting pen to paper and writing your thoughts also helps you cope with this tragic time and loss you have experienced

Can I ask how your parents are coping with the loss of your grandad?

Beyond Blue also have a caring section that is dedicated to Grief and Loss. I have posted the copy & paste link below for you risingangel. Just copy and paste it into your browser

www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/grief-and-loss

your grandad would be very proud of you risingangel

you are not alone

my kindest thoughts for you

Paul

TimTams
Community Member
That's a really good idea. Mind if I borrow it?

My parents are doing good. I feel like if my parents found out im writing letters to the dead they will think im crazy. My parents are good they talk about him in good ways and smile at the memories they made with him.

Go ahead! It helps alot trust me!

Guest_8790
Community Member
hello risingangel

I truly understand your grief and how you burst into tears when you think of him. I lost my mother three years ago and even now when I visit her grave or think of her I get very emotional. I sincerely offer you my condolences on your life.
It took many months before I could mention her. I was working and under stress with work and having a call at work to say my mum had a call but when I went to see her she had had a stroke and was in shock and grief as she could not communicate. two days later she had another one and this time I knew it was the last time I would see her. I stayed all night with her till she passed 8 hours later and was on my own. the only thing that got me through was support of staff and ex husband who let me come over for support. I am glad I stayed as it helped process and still talked to her while she was still here. another thing helped was thinking of what she said and that was she would want me to think of the good times we shared. hard as that was over time I was able to do this. I cannot give advice as everyone's journey is unique but I like journaling and that helps me get through. please take care of you and let time heal for you.

kindest thoughts

rusty girl