Beholding three significant losses in my life has been challenging and has brought on a lot of emotions. However, learning why and how I grieve will assist with my individual growth. The three significant losses would be the death of my grandpa, never obtaining another child, and our family dog, Rex. These three losses came and different stages of my life, along with a variety of emotional pain.
I will always cherish the bond I had with Grandpa Freiheit. Moreover, they loved he unconditionally and treated me like I was a superstar. My grandfather was in and out of the hospital and hospice for over a year with hepatitis C before he died. I was in my late 20’s and would skip work to go lay by his side for a few hours throughout that year. Once …show more content…
I have not been on birth control for 15 years and we have one beautiful 14 year old daughter. Throughout the years we tried multiple ways to conceive another child. We tried fertility treatments, but I had difficulty with the medicine and the effects on my mental health, so we stopped. Additionally, we tried to adopt a child from China. Our application was accepted, however, during the process China tightened their criteria for adoption and I failed two of the new requirements. This was a huge blow to me and my family. Once again I felt like I had let down my loved ones and the little girl we were planning to adopt. Throughout my life I have struggled with depression and this loss took me on a downward spiral. At this stage in my life I stayed at home with my 3 year old daughter, Charlotte. I would act strong in front of her, but often sneak away and just cry. The assistance of a good therapist and anti-depressants brought me out of the dark. Unfortunately, this is a loss that continues to resurface. Throughout the years my daughter has asked for a sibling. I have worked through the pain of not having another child, but I am sad she will never have the love from a
I will always cherish the bond I had with Grandpa Freiheit. Moreover, they loved he unconditionally and treated me like I was a superstar. My grandfather was in and out of the hospital and hospice for over a year with hepatitis C before he died. I was in my late 20’s and would skip work to go lay by his side for a few hours throughout that year. Once …show more content…
I have not been on birth control for 15 years and we have one beautiful 14 year old daughter. Throughout the years we tried multiple ways to conceive another child. We tried fertility treatments, but I had difficulty with the medicine and the effects on my mental health, so we stopped. Additionally, we tried to adopt a child from China. Our application was accepted, however, during the process China tightened their criteria for adoption and I failed two of the new requirements. This was a huge blow to me and my family. Once again I felt like I had let down my loved ones and the little girl we were planning to adopt. Throughout my life I have struggled with depression and this loss took me on a downward spiral. At this stage in my life I stayed at home with my 3 year old daughter, Charlotte. I would act strong in front of her, but often sneak away and just cry. The assistance of a good therapist and anti-depressants brought me out of the dark. Unfortunately, this is a loss that continues to resurface. Throughout the years my daughter has asked for a sibling. I have worked through the pain of not having another child, but I am sad she will never have the love from a