Survived back to work

shandorfml2 · April 2013

I survived going back to work. It was extremely difficult. However, I did find (like many have said) that the anxiety before hand was worse. People generally left me alone. Some were brave and came to see me, and others were akward and didn't know what to say. For the most part people have given me space which is nice. For all those Mom's with new losses, you'll make it through. Like my Mom said a few days ago to me...if I can survive the loss of my daughter, I can do anything.

lrichmond86 · April 2013

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I'm glad you're experience going back to work was manageable. Your mom is right. Her words have become my motto in the last 16 months. If we can handle the loss of our children, we can get through anything. H

fluttergirlmoonchild79 · April 2013

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I'm glad your day went alright. Your mom is very wise. I often tell myself "you've been through the worst. Everything else is nothing."

Poppy715 · April 2013

You are right. The anticipation was worse for me. I'm glad it went well. Hopefully the rest of the week will go quickly and you can have a relaxing weekend. I agree with your mother. I feel like I can face anything. I faced death and the death of my daugh

lenya_35 · April 2013

I'm glad it went well for you. I went back on Monday and you're right - the anticipation was almost worse than actually going back.

Now I have to deal with all the things that got screwed up or pushed aside while I was out (I was sup

Noethola · April 2013

I am sorry for the awkward moments, but I am thankful that it was not as hard as you were anticipating. I know it was still very hard. Your momma is a wise woman.