# My son has died **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 6, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541 "2018-06-06T14:26:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541/141 "2018-06-12T04:07:28Z")
Just saw this, and I am so very, very sorry to hear of your loss. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2018, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541/142 "2018-06-12T09:06:44Z")
I am just seeing this Chefguy, and I am so sorry to hear it. I’ve seen a lot of good people lose this particular battle, and it is always horrible. When the anger hits, as it probably will, try to aim it at the illness/addiction rather than at the person. Losing a child is the greatest pain I can imagine. Hang on to the good memories, and stay in touch with his boys, they are going to need you. Set a weekly time if you can, and call them every Tuesday at 7:00pm or whatever. Even if they hate getting on the phone, keep it light and quick but keep calling. They need tangible and consistent proofs that they are loved and supported. Agh. Interwebs. I wish I could just give you a big bear hug. ---
**Author:** ![Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/channing_idaho_banks/32/250_2.png) [@Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Channing_Idaho_Banks)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2018, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541/143 "2018-06-12T09:12:30Z")
I don’t have any children. And if you’re reading this and even if you’re not ChefGuy and have lost your own children I’m sorry that that has happened. ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541/144 "2018-06-12T12:30:32Z")
I’m so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. That really sucks. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541/145 "2018-06-12T21:52:50Z")
I’m so sorry, Chefguy. I can’t imagine. Your love for him really came through in your post. I wish you and your family peace. ---
**Author:** ![betterlifethroughchemistry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/betterlifethroughchemistry/32/3094_2.png) [@betterlifethroughchemistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/betterlifethroughchemistry)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2018, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541/146 "2018-06-13T02:13:23Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss, **Chefguy** , as the father of three boys, the youngest 22 and the oldest 29, I can not imagine your pain…prayers for you and your family… ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2018, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541/147 "2018-06-14T05:03:48Z")
I am very sorry. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-has-died/815541.md?page=7)