The first year Shock. Numbness. Tears. I couldn’t figure out how I was going to live through this. But I made a bet with myself to move forward with my life. If I give up, who carries Charles’ legacy? Who fights for change? It was frustrating how no one mentioned my child’s name for fear of ‘reminding’ me. Like that’s something I could forget. Did any of us ever think that when we were on the other side? The side that was before our child died? Probably. Maybe. Hard to remember. It sort of made me feel like no one
Source: Reflecting on the first 2 years after losing Charles to suicide – emotionally naked
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About Sue Rosenbloom, M.A., C.T.
Thanatologist: Loss and Grief Coach -
My blog is for educational purposes only. I am not a licensed professional counselor -
Bachelor of Arts in Human Studies - Marylhurst University (2007)-
Certificate in Thanatology - Hood College (2008)
Master of Arts in Thanatology - Hood College (2009)
Certificate in Thanatology - The-Association for Death Education and Counseling (The highest level of loss and grief education).
* Hospice, Alzheimers and Senior's Advocate
* Former first responder for Trauma Intervention Program, Inc. (TIP)
* Hospice and Bereavement Volunteer for Providence Hospice Bereavement Program
* Association for Death Education and Counseling Member
* National Alliance for Bereavement of Children
* Hood College Thanatology Association
* American Group Psychotherapy Association
* Marylhurst Gerontolgy Association
* Oregon Gerontology Association
* Hospice, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Researcher
* Creative Writer
