Survived first day back at work after losing my son

Delta_diva

Yes, I survived my first day back after 6 weeks off...I work in HR with all young women who ALL have children, so it was really, really hard. I spent the first 20 minutes in the parking lot crying, but finally managed to get in the door. One day down.....
When is this going to get better?

irishmama13

Yay, one milestone down. I wish I had the answer but I know that taking one day, one hour at a time really seems to help. Pat yourself on the back, you got through it. =-)

kaustin

Oh, I am having the hardest time working, good for you for making it back.  (((hugs)))  I wish I could tell you when it gets better, I guess one day at a time, like you said. 

BeachBride72106

I can't tell you when, but it does get easier.  I went back to work after 2 weeks and it probably took me 6 - 8 weeks before I could really concentrate.  I still have moments, but all in all the days seem to go uneventful and more like normal.  I did ask an engineer that we work with that experienced a loss with his first son several years ago how long it to him and he said 6 to 8 months.  That made me feel reassured that it really just takes time.