Grief and concentration

[seasoned hopeful]

Hi all,

I lost my daughter to a heroin overdose in April, 2007. I was in school at the time, and I am still am. I have completed 5 semesters, this being my sixth. I am currently taking micro and APII. I am doing okay in micro and doing awful (F) in APII. I have been having a hard time concentrating, and just wondered if anyone had any ideas, suggestions, encouragement, or whatever you can provide, I would appreciate it. I have never experienced such pain. I was hoping to start NS in the fall, but with failing APII this semester, its not going to happen......GRRRR:cry:

[KentuckyRN2Be]

I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. I have 4 children and know it would stop me in my tracks if I lost one.

I lost my mother over the summer to a drowning accident. It is what has spurred me on to go into nursing. I was looking at different options - physician's assistant, actual med school and she kept gently reminding me that nursing was an option. Once I made the decision, it all has seemed that it was what I was meant to do. There are days I feel like she is here with me on this journey and so many that I wish I could pick up the phone and talk to her about what is happening.

The loved ones we lose will always be a part of us. Please give yourself the healing time you need, love yourself and you will know the right time and path.

Sarah

[Isitpossible, LPN, LVN]

To Season Hopeful,

please allow me to express my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your child..i am a mother, and imagine that grief to be nearly unbearable. i have been thinking about returning to school for the BSN, and thinking of all the reasons why it may not work...thank you for sharing your story, because it makes my resolve stronger...we will preserve during adversity!!

please allow yourself time to grieve, and don't push yourself more than you can actually need to ...people grieve in so many different ways, and if you need to take break, take it!! I say you are strong to realize when there is too much on your heart...you will complete your degree requirements when you are emotionally ready...you are an inspiration, and I humbly say thank you...you WILL be a nurse, and a fantastic one at that, I'm sure...so be easy on yourself.

[finallyfound10]

I am so so sorry. www.griefshare.org is a wonderful help in grieving. Perhaps a break in schooling is needed. It is not weakness at all!! Also, as someone said, perhaps anti-depressants would help.

God Bless you during this hard time.