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[quote=Anonymous]OP, as others have said, you're doing something amazing and it sounds like you're doing all the right things.

In our community (out of state) there's something called "Judy House" which offers multiple support services for those who've lost a child or significant other -- everything from financial support to support groups.  The JSS sounds similar -- please check it out.

When our friends lost a 2 year old child years ago, someone set up a foundation in that child's name and 13 years later, it is still a community main-stay, everything from reading materials to basketball and health and wellness activities and more.  However, it took YEARS for the child's mom to be able to participate -- the dad did so independently.  I mention this because grief really does take hold differently for each and every person.  It sounds like you already know that and are respecting it, too.

Finally, if others on this thread know OP (or someone in his/her situation), if at all possible, do something for him/her, too.  Some time ago, my best friend from college found a suicide victim who was also a dear family friend.  She was amazing through everything, but she was suffering, too.  I took her on a spa weekend about 6 weeks later and although it was hard -- so hard for her -- I'd like to think it helped give her some respite from an unfathomable situation.  OP, you'll have your own form of PTSD.  As you care for others, I hope you find your own comfort and solace, too.

Take care.[/quote]

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