On April 19 my youngest son passed at the age of 28, injured as a C5 at 21 he could never really adapt to being injured. My wife and family are crushed as paralysis kills slowly. We cry everyday and yet we must go on it is so hard to know I will never see him again in this world. I will miss his smile, our talks, I can add them to the things paralysis took from us like playing catch. Oh Nick it is so hard to walk in your room and not see you or talk to you.
Deepest condolences, Muskie. Right after my accident, while still in the hospital in my cast, I researched “life expectancy for paraplegics”. The thought of having, not just my activities, but also my years of life cut short was really too much for me to face...so I stopped reading about it. Your text brings me full-circle back to reality. My hope is that you, your son, and the rest of his beloved family will someday be reunited.
Ahh Muskie. I am crushed to hear this has hit you and your family. It is one thing to know that in these years yoru son had no really adjusted, and quite another to know he passed without ever being truly happy again. At least while sober, hehee. My thoughts, prayers, and tears are with your family during this time of bereavement.
A very tragic and heartrending post, Muskie. Did your son die naturally or did he take his own life? Death of a child is something that every parent dreads. I am truly sorry for your loss. A word of comfort if that is possible: at least he has cast aside the bonds of spinal injury. Picture him running around, free is a bird, unhindered by paralysis and free of pain. Oh such blissful happiness.
I’m so sorry to hear this muskie, my condolences go out to you and your family, just hang in there. If you or anyone else needs any support we’ll all be here for you!
Sorry for your loss. I can understand it would be difficult for you to handle the situations, to see the room, but not your son, and many more things. But like doesn't stop with these things. You should be strong to make your family strong. Don't show yourself week in front of your family. One can try talking to Voyante Sérieuse to cope with their heavy loss.
Sorry for your loss. I can understand it would be difficult for you to handle the situations, to see the room, but not your son, and many more things. But like doesn't stop with these things. You should be strong to make your family strong. Don't show yourself week in front of your family. One can try talking to Voyante Sérieuse to cope with their heavy loss.
I don't much care for this advice. There is a time to be strong and a time to grieve. Muskies done the strong routine for years and I do not doubt his family will appreciate being able to grieve WITH him.
So sorry for your loss!!! I lost my little brother, my dad lost his son. It’s been over 10 years and his room is still the way he left it. My dad still mourns... his face you can see it has changed and so has his heart. There is no words but I empathize with you and as a person who has suffered the effects of a spinal cord injury I empathize with your son. I am truly so very sorry! Oh... and I think of my brothers smile often and finally I can smile again.
Thank you for sharing this, Muskie. Best wishes to you and your family. You will have Nick in your hearts forever. I hope the memories of him bring you joy.