Covid death in the family *trigger warning: previous suicide attempt*

[Guest_2350]

Hi,

a close family member has passed away after complications from covid. I’m far away from my kids and cannot be with them to help them through this difficult time, which makes me very sad. There are moments in time when I know they need me the most and I can’t be there. Travelling to Europe is sadly not an option. I just want to hug them.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Guest,

We're so sorry to hear of your loss. We can hear how hard it is to be away from your kids during this difficult time. Please know that you are welcome to share here what you are thinking and feeling. Our community is here to support you.

It sounds like you're in a really tough space and it might help to talk it out. We'd recommend getting in touch with Griefline - 1300 845 745. GriefLine provides counselling support services free of charge to individuals who are experiencing loss and grief. One of the friendly counsellors can offer you some support and advice.

As this situation has been made more difficult by the pandemic, you may also want to reach out to our Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. You can call our dedicated support line, staffed by mental health professionals, which is available 24/7 at the Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service on 1800 512 348.
Hopefully, a few of our community members will pop by to offer some words of support. If you would like to post further, please tell us more about what's on your mind and how we can best help you get through this time of adjustment.
 

[Ggrand]

Dear Guest...

I am so sorry for your loss..my deepest condolences to you and your family...

I can relate to the sadness you are feeling about not being able to be personally their with your children to help through this....Hopefully they can understand that you are unable to be their in person....

Letting your children know that you are here for them with your love for them and a lot of care...and that anytime they need to ring you, to talk, cry or just to let the pain, sadness they are feeling out....you’re their to listen and help them in any way you can.....

Our lovely Sophie has given you some great services that you could contact and that hopefully they can help you manage in this sad time...

Please Guest..Talk here anytime you feel up to...and we will try our best to support you in any way we can..

My kindest thoughts dear Guedt..

Grandy..

[Guest_2350]

Hi Sophie,

thank you, I will keep those support lines in mind, especially if I have calls at night. I normally have my phone turned off, but at the moment I just want to be there at any time.

Hi Grandy,

thank you for your message, it is good to know there are people that can relate. I have told my kids to contact me anytime and also offered to ‘babysit’ my granddaughter as she is good with spending time with me through video chats and it gives her mum a break.

im just really tired and sad today. I lost my dad when I was young and I know how difficult it is. I have encouraged and checked what support (friends, family) they have locally to help with the ‘logistics’ and being able to get someone to look after the grandkids and maybe driving them around and also for emotional support. I just feel a bit helpless. I also feel the burden I have put in them when I attempted suicide last year they haven’t had much time to process that.

It’s just a difficult time.

[Ggrand]

Dear Guest...

You are doing an amazing job, by keeping your phone on..and checking on the supports of family and friends for them also in offering ways to babysit your beautiful granddaughter....

I’m sorry to hear that you were so down last year..that you thought your only option was suicide....It would be so hard for them to process something that could have been a huge devastation in their lives...We are so pleased that you are still here dear Guest....

You have so much going on at the moment I’m sorry your sad and tired....Please try hard to be very gentle and caring towards yourself...You are a very important person..in your children’s, grandchildren’s, family and friends lives....and in our lives as well...

Here if you need to talk about thing at all....

My kindest thoughts dear Guest...and a warm hug 🤗...(if that’s okay)..

Grandy..