My Son is Missing!

[geargnasher]

Thanks for checking in, Peter. I wish I could say something soothing to you, but what could it be? Just wishing you brighter days ahead, they will come.

Ian

[Thumbcocker]

Em would be 22 years old on March 21. the pain is lessening but the missing her is still very strong. Prayers for you and yours ongoing.

[303Guy]

Oh my! I'm so sorry for your loss, Thumbcocker. These things should never to any parent - or child.

The question on my mind is what can I do to help prevent it? I know my son no longer suffers his agony but I can't help thinking of others out there suffering the same pain. And other parents out there suffering the loss of their child. What can I do? How can I reach these poor souls and direct them to what help there may be available (and there is precious little help from doctors and psychiatrists - no fault of their own).

Ian, your explanation of what he suffered helped me a great deal because it helped me understand what he was going through.

It has occurred to me that Vincent van Gough suffered the same if not worse pain that my son experienced. He too had Asperger's Syndrome. So did Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Isaac Newton and a host of others. But van Gough is an example of one who suffered greatly for it and helps those who cannot grasp what it can be like, to understand. The poor man cut off his own ears! He then later took his life! Tesla had Asperger's too and he is the man who brought us the radio and AC electric power (Marconi used Tesla's patent when he first set up his radio system). There are lots of us among you.

[Thumbcocker]

The web site Wrong Planet has lots of articles and resources. I tried to get Em to check it out but she seemed to feel that she could beat Aspbergers if she just threw herself at it hard enough. Every teacher or person who worked with her talked about how hard she worked. She just didn't want to be different.

[303Guy]

Today marks the second anniversary of Denver's death. The grief has lessened now and finding old photo's of him as a happy young kid bring back memories but also remind me of how things went wrong for him.

Here is a photo I found of me and my two boys. Denver is the one in the middle. That was in happy times before his troubles began.

[5Shot]

Sorry for your loss.

[Thumbcocker]

He will always be with you one way or another.

[geargnasher]

Best wishes as always. Good to hear you're getting along.

Ian

[big bore 99]

Prayers for peace.

[Smoke4320]

A pray that you find peace in his absence.. Always try to remember the good times ...

[osteodoc08]

Wow. I can't believe it's been 2 years already. It seems like this was just yesterday. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[daniel lawecki]

Stay strong and enjoy what you have left fond memories and your other son.

[4719dave]

Well... My heart feels broken apon reading this it took my breath away im so sorry ..Hes in gods hands now looking over you ..

[Down South]

Prayers sent for peace and comfort. I've never lost a child but a couple of close relatives have. I saw what they went through and it was painful for years to come. As said, time heals wounds but loosing a child has to be one of the worst. We should outlive them, that's just the way it should be.
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember reading this thread when it started. I sent prayers then and I'm doing the same now.

[woodbutcher]

303.May God grant you peace and serenity.
Leo

[smoked turkey]

I am at a loss for words. I cannot imagine what you and your family have gone through the past two years. It seems from your posts on the events of that terrible day and the condition that lead up to it, that you are coping as well or better than most. I know the pain must be dreadful at times. On the flip side you have so many happy memories and the photos of your son do show a happy boy. I'd say that you have every right to be very proud of him. I have prayed for continued strength and peace for you and your family during this anniversary of Denver's death.

[brassrat]

Carrying on well Sir. good looking group,still

[MaryB]

Time slowly heals but there will always be a hole! Prayers for peace!

[GaryN]

Life can be really hard. As you found out time helps healing but a hole will probably always be there.

[303Guy]

Thank you all for your kindness. Bless you!