105: I Just Want to Die and Be with My Child

When our child dies, we want to die ourselves so we can go be with them. It may not make sense to others, or even ourselves, especially when we know in our heads that we have reasons (people) to live for. It is important for you to know that this is “normal” for someone who has lost a child, and also that you will get past those feelings at some point and start seeing that life is worth living again. You are not alone. There are others who have felt the same way. We didn’t think we could make it, but we did, and so can you! I pray this episode is an encouragement and brings at least a glimmer of hope into the dark pit you found yourself thrown into, after the death of your child.   Links Mentioned in this episode: Suicide prevention lifeline 800-273-8255 Find out more about EMDR (Rapid Eye Movement therapy for trauma and PTSD) Click on the episodes below you would like to hear: 12 – Facing our Fears After the Death of our Child 13 – I Am Afraid No One Will Remember My Child 14 – I Am Afraid to Enjoy Life Without My Child 15 – I Am Afraid of Losing Another Child 16  – The Fear of Grief Triggers 17 – I Am Afraid I Am Losing My Mind 18 – I Am Afraid My Child Might Not Be in Heaven   Page with a downloadable copy of To the Newly Bereaved Be sure to check out all the resources we have at gpshope.org   Click here to become a monthly partner, giving hope to other parents, or to give a special gift to keep this podcast going, along with providing  other needed resources to bereaved parents. (GPS Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit and runs on the financial support of those who believe in passing along the hope they have received to others.)   Birthdays: Adam Sharp was born on April 21 and is forever 19. Christopher Schofer was born on April 21 and is forever 25. Abigail Jane (Abi) was born on April 25 and is forever 18 months.   If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org   To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at [email protected]. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.