Granddaughter's death

Oh Sarah, I am so, so sorry. One of my dear friends lost her 3 year old granddaughter about 3 years ago. She hasn't been the same since.
My heartfelt sympathy with all here who have lost a grandchild. Heaven knows how you cope.
I hope you will get comfort from the support groups, knowing that you are not alone.

Thank you all for all your kind words and support. Thank you to Sarah18 Anja and Wobbles for helping me not feel alone and as if I'm going mad.
I will write again but can only do small bits at a time. xx

teatime I read a post of yours a while ago when you were concerned about your family and have often wondered how you were getting on. I am so sorry to hear you DGD died. You must all be heartbroken.
To you, sarah, anja and wobbles I pray that overtime you find peace from such terrible sadness. So sorry for you all

can’t imagine your grief on this one. Love to you all who’ve lost a beloved grandchild x

Such sadness

Oh Wobbles I’m sorry to read that xx

Sarah18, Teetime, Anja I'm so very sorry to hear of your losses. My heart goes out to you all.

My GD died in 2014, she was 8 months old.
The grief is with me everyday, the pain comes out of the blue and is like a blow to the heart.
And the greatest pain is knowing I couldn't protect my DC from the devastation of losing their baby.

I'm belong to a FB group called Angel Grannies, they're a wonderful group of Grandmas who have all living with the loss of DGC.

So sorry for your loss Sarah and to the other grandmothers who have lost a grandchild

Compassionate Friends is for those who have lost a child and includes all close relatives. So sorry to hear about your loss.

Teatime, Anja and Sarah18 I am so very sorry to read of your losses. What a terrible thing to endure.

I know others may be of more help in suggesting support groups, but I send my sympathy and warmest wishes to you all.

So sad to hear this happened to your fear GD -

Very very sad to read of this teatime it must be really really difficult for you I can’t imagine how bereft and empty and heartbroken you must be
Nothing I say can help except my thoughts go with you that one day you can feel some peace

Teatime I am so saddened to read this. I too lost a grandchild over 10 years ago so I know the journey you have to take and I won’t kid you, it is going to be hard.

Worst of all is watching your own child grieve for theirs.

If you want to PM me, please do.

(((hugs))) xx

I am so sorry for your loss, Sarah18. I know every loss is different, but I feel something similar. My grandaughter died in January 2019. She was 9 years old and had a brain tumour. I am at the very start of a journey that seems to involve huge sadness, anger, disbelief, despair. How to navigate my relationship with my son who adored his daughter and I don't seem to be able to help. How to carry on loving and investing myself in the other grandchildren when I am so afraid.
As far as support goes, it seems to be mostly (understandably) focused on the parents, however I believe the Compassionate Friends talk to all family members when a child has died. I may try to contact them myself when I can get myself together.

Sorry for your loss, Sarah18. My friend’s daughter recently gave birth to a still born baby girl. My friend is utterly distraught, not sleeping, trying to support her daughter. The family are all devastated. I will send her these links, thank you. So instead of looking forward to her first Christmas with a new grandchild, everyone is very sad.
I hope you get some more answers.

Sarah I hope this link helps

www.tcf.org.uk/content/ftb-grandparents/

It is completely reputable

Sarah18 I am so sorry but a desperately sad thing for you to bear. I hope you other grandchildren bring you much joy and comfort.

I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your DGD Sarah . Thankfully I have never experienced such a loss and can only imagine how you must feel . Poor little lamb. So young . I didn’t want to just read and run but I’m sure there are others on GN who will share their experiences with you .