Mrskro Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 45 on the quiz, I'll echo Donswife. No shit, Sherlock. I'm in on the widow house! I'll bring my sleeping bag and snacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 i got a 34 and they say it is complicated. i wonder what the hell my score would have been 7 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromans Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 To give you an idea Lisa, I got 57. They should add a new level. I'm thinking "unimaginable, soul-crushing grief" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monique Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Right?! The highest level starts at, what, 20-something? That's a pretty broad range of scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpico Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I took it yesterday and I think I got an 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael797 Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Listeners: thanks for your responses. To those of you who are moving past, our heartiest congrats. For those of you who are fresh or stuck - well, we get that. We've been off the air of sorts lately. Many of you know why; for those that don't, I'll try to explain. Let's say (Trump forbid) that you had your child (or significant other) with you in a public place. You turn your back for just a second to ask a question or something. You turn back around - they're gone. So you go through the usual shock, disbelief, "This isn't funny, come out right now!" sort of stuff. You look for someone to help you find them. That isn't working; your companion is nowhere to be found. The graphic details of the aftermath are left to your imagination at this point. Let's just say that the first month, you're in complete denial of what's happening. This simply couldn't be your new reality; you hold out hope that this is just some sort of tragic joke and your child (etc.) will be returned to you in the name of justice. By the second month, it's starting to sink in. This isn't a joke at all, it's your new reality. Most folks would agree that after the shock wears off, the unbearable horror sinks in. After the first month it gets way worse. So imagine this scenario, but take away the hope - because you realize you'll never see them again. That's kind of what it's like right now. Now imagine being the mother of that child. You get the idea. So it seems pretty stupid to keep posting updates to that sort of horror. It couldn't possibly be of help to anyone coming to this board looking for answers, could it? That's why we're dark right now - in every conceivable way. Sorry for the static. I'm still doing PMs here and there. Sorry for any delays in them. I hope you understand. But I'm still working on the manifesto in the other thread, in case you still want to contribute. An update to that thread is scheduled for a few minutes from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thinking of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael797 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Wish you were here. Love always, Dada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokenHeart2 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Such a handsome young man Michael. I'm sure there are no words of comforting right now. Hugs to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 No words. All my love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TooSoon Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 No words. Sending you love. You know where to find us. We're here. xoxoxoxoxox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quovadis Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Sending love to you and your precious son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 💙💔💙 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgib Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I am so very sorry for your loss. I just found Radio Hell...I am glad I did. My dad passed, then I lost my oldest sister (my best friend) and her husband, next my mom passed and last but not least, 6 months later my husband left for work and never came home. All in a 4 year span. I have often thought that I am glad I never had children because I am sure they would have been next in line...... 3 and a half years on and scored 30 on the quiz...that was interesting to take. Michael, thanks for posting and being here......I am so sad to say.....you get it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael797 Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 jgib, sorry for your losses as well. We all know only too well that death happens, but he seems to perform his job with monstrous glee sometimes, doesn't he? I will say this - if one more person thinks that they're helping by insisting I'm still a father, I'm going to start screaming and not stop for a very long time. That's one holiday that doesn't have a shred of meaning anymore. Given your score, I can only guess you're still very much embroiled in the struggle. If it helps, by all means, take whatever light was allotted to me - it appears I won't be needing it anymore in this lifetime. May it serve you better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Michael, I wish I had words to comfort you. It should only be that easy. But it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgib Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Thanks for the words Michael. I have never really thought of glee in relation to death's performance, it has always been a bit more frenetic in my mind.....I guess glee could be attached to that, it wouldn't surprise me.... I do believe I am still embroiled but I can say it is not really a struggle anymore. A battle some days perhaps, but a battle I plan to win. It is such a different world and life. I don't really recognize myself anymore. A phoniex rising from the ashes perhaps...ha, snort...ya right..... I appreciate the offer of light. I can honesty say my efforts to generate my own light seem to be coming to fruition. It certainly has been dim here for a while. With your strength, compassion and keen mind you will be needing that light. Store it away for now, keep it safe I think one day you will look for it and breathe a healthy glow to it again. All just words....I know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissingSquish Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thinking of you, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael797 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 For those of you who acknowledged today's two-month sadiversary in one form or another, thank you for remembering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Never forgotten. ♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael797 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 He would have been 20 tomorrow. Next week he'll be gone six months. It's not true that there are no words, there are plenty. They all begin with "fuck". So how's things with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddienhp Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 So sorry. F-F-F-F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelerswife Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I’m sorry, Michael. I’m screaming FFFFFFF, too! Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I've been thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I've been thinking of you. Me too. All the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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