Stress Center Peer Support

Hi, my name is Judy - with depression and GAD, you tend to worry or fear - well, my worst fear came in November when we received "that" call in the night. Our handsome 18 year old grandson was killed in a tragic auto accident. He was a senior in high school and very athletic and'smiled' all the time and was popular with just about everyone he ever met. We loved him so very much. I was doing pretty well until the shock wore off and reality set in, and for the first time in many years my panic attacks have returned. This has been the longest winter of my life. I'm older than dirt and have been thru a lot of things in my life, thought I could handle just about anything with God's help, but now it's just easier to stay home where it is 'safe'. I know I need to get out and be the outgoing, positive person that I once was, but I can't with this hole in my heart. Does anyone relate with this and can you help me??? Hugs ~

Hi Judy, I am sorry for your loss. I lost a son to murder exactly 2 yrs ago. The stuff that came with that led me to this site 1 yr ago. I am learning to get back to living but it is a slow process. I can only tell you Judy you are not alone here and folks really care about you. I have turned to GOD for my relief and have been blessed with many things to help get over this. I have tried and am still trying to stay positive by being there for my other sons and all my grandchildren. 4 of them have no daddy now. This has helped me Judy, staying as focused as I can on the ones I have left that need me too. If I can be of any help or you just need a friend to talk to let me know anytime, Bruce