To a new mom in our Parents of Murdered children group;
I'm so sorry that you qualify to be here with us, losing your precious son. All of our stories are different, but all of our hearts have been ripped open. We have each found our way to arrive at this day; all on a different path, but in the same murky jungle. We will hold the flashlight for you to find your path, too. We love you. We will hold the space for you to talk, to scream, to yell, to love, to remember, to run away in fear, to walk ahead in courage...sometimes all on the same day.
Be gentle with yourself, for you have suffered a most profound loss. It will take time for your whole being to absorb the impact. When you feel frozen or stuck - take the next step...even if you don't know exactly which way to go. It's easier to redirect once you get going and find a little clarity and proceed from there.
We are all here for you. When you feel the anxiety start to rise - reach out day or night; PM one, post to all, but reach out...even if you can't quite figure out what to say or how you're feeling.
Try on all suggestions. Keep the ones that fit at the moment, and let the rest go.
Baby steps.
You are not alone. Ever.
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