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Loss of Son
| Mon, 07-16-2007 - 4:58pm |
My only child, a 20-year-old son passed away 4th of July. Someone sold him Oxycotin, he fell asleep and never woke up. I went to wake him up on the couch for the 4th of July celebration and he was dead. It has been almost two weeks and I feel numb. All I can do is cry. I feel anger until the police get the two people who sold it to him. I feel anger that he bought something in the first place. He was my life. I hadn't dated in 15 years because all I wanted was to have him get his life together. He was gorgeous, sweet, loved his Mom and now I feel like there is nothing left. My name is Susie. I live in Allen, Texas and am 55 years old in a few days. He didn't do it on purpose. He graduated 5 weeks ago and I buried him in his graduation gown. I guess I am rambling but I look forward to getting and giving support here. Thank you. Susie

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Hi, I am Beth, one of the cls here. Please let me offer you gentle hugs. I hope the police do find the person(s) who sold the drug to your son.
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Susie,
It is so sad to lose a child and this I know because I too have lost a son. First I want you to know you are in my prayers and I will be here if you would like to talk. I am so sorry you are having to go down this road of grief, that no one wants to walk. It is unfair for us to lose our precious children at such a young age. I hope they get the preson or person's responsible for giving your son this horrible drug.
My son was twenty-two years old when he drowned in a river on Father's Day in 2002. I never thought I would make it this long but with God's help I am here. I am not going to tell you it is going to be easy cause it isn't, there will be times you will think you can't go on, but you must keep trying and not give up.Please dont let your son's death be in vain. Keep him alive by living and keeping his memory alive within your heart. Talk about him as much as you want and don't let people tell you it's time to move on, you take your time and cry as much as you want, because it helps heal your heart. My heart breaks for you because I do know what you are going through and it is the worst thing you will ever go through. I am here for you, if you want to talk. I live not that far from you. I'm in Lake Charles,La. But I was raised in Texas so I know where you are at.
You are in my heart and my prayers
a bereaved mom Deborah
A huge hug to you.....I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like a good son and paid heavily for one little mistake. I hope you find the support you need on this board as we all are loving and supportive.
Kiki
I am here because my husband died of cancer on June 30, 2005. But when I read your story, I cried for a different reason. In January, my 19 y.o. son came to live with me. He called me one night crying - he had broken up with his girlfriend, had been on a drug binge, and hadn't eaten in 4 days. I drove 2 hours to pick him up the next day. He's been with me since, drug-free, and he's holding down a job and seems to be doing ok. But I cringe when I think of how fragile even his life is - and how close he has walked to losing it. Oxycontin was one of my son's drugs of choice. I am so sorry for your loss, and at the same time, your story terrifies me. Once someone has been into drugs, it is so easy to slip back.
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Maria
(((((Susie))))), I am so sorry to hear of your son's death.
(((((Maria))))), it is good to see a post from you again.
I'm doing ok. I check this board everyday - just seldom have something to say. I moved last year - about 3 hours away from home, am only working part-time during the school year now, and am taking almost a full courseload in college.
Blessings,
Maria
Maria,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband but of course your son's situation really speaks to me. Is he having any counseling? Jordan only did the Oxycotin one time. The rest was Xanax and Valium because he had wrecked his car and had become depressed not having it. He didn't go out carousing with other kids very often. He loved his home and wanted to sleep in his bed every night. I work for a law firm in downtown Dallas so he would take a few too many Xanax through the day and sleep it off until I got home at night. We were just a week away from getting his license back and then this happened. Really keep an eye on your son. I will tell you it's hard to tell who is a good influence or a bad one. Give him a big hug and I know you'll be right there with him all the way.
Susie
Hi Suzie,
I'm so sorry about your loss of your only son. I know what it like to lose a child. I lost my son December 22nd 2004 by a speeding car. Even though Cameron was 2.5yrs old, I know how painful it is. I do recommed you go and seek Compassionate Friends, since they been pretty helpful for me and supported me when I need a shoulder to lean on.
I hope the cops catch the people who sold him drugs. Also I recommend Grief Counselling as well.
Many hugs
Love Rochelle
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