Greiving

Lillianann · January 3rd, 2013, 12:54 PM

I recently lost my youngest sister to a very tragic death due to addiction. She developed an infection that caused her to nearly loose her life at the end of 2011. She needed to have a mitral heart valve transplant and was hospitalized for two months. She was out a short time before using again and the infection returned. This time it not only damaged her heart again, but caused her to have two massive strokes. She was in the icu for months and it was a rollercoaster of emotions. One day was grim, the next hopeful, then back to the grim outlook. She passed away at the age of 23, and it has been a difficult journey before and after. Just wondering if anyone else is going through that mix of hurt, disbelief, anger, and guilt as well.

January 3rd, 2013, 12:54 PM	#1
Lillianann Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 0	Greiving I recently lost my youngest sister to a very tragic death due to addiction. She developed an infection that caused her to nearly loose her life at the end of 2011. She needed to have a mitral heart valve transplant and was hospitalized for two months. She was out a short time before using again and the infection returned. This time it not only damaged her heart again, but caused her to have two massive strokes. She was in the icu for months and it was a rollercoaster of emotions. One day was grim, the next hopeful, then back to the grim outlook. She passed away at the age of 23, and it has been a difficult journey before and after. Just wondering if anyone else is going through that mix of hurt, disbelief, anger, and guilt as well.