How do you get over losing someone

I have put off this question but now I really need help…my big brother (22) died about 2 months ago, and I doubt I will ever get over it, and im not sure I want to. He was beaten up and left for dead. The man who killed him has just been cleared of all charges. but all that is besides the point, I am not an angry person, and the man who murdered him will have to live with what he has done. That is bad enough. But my problem is that I hate the idea that I might forget to think about him one day, what if I actually accept he’s gone and im left with no one. my family is completely torn apart, my mum and dad have broken up over it and my other brother is depressed. I never got on with my other brother and if anything I would have thought this might bring us closer. it hasnt and he hates me more than ever, somethign he always tells me. I am the quiet one and also the youngest. I feel completely forgotten at the moment, I have hardly spoken to anyone about it even my family and they havent asked me, my friends are worried and they say I am very pale. I am failing school and cant work, eat or sleep stil. I cant face the fact he’s gone and I cry everyday because I feel like I owe it to him if that makes sense. He was the perfect child and brother and I dont knwo how I can ever live up to that. I cant keep pretending this hasnt happend to me but I dont know how to face up to it and move on. I dont want ot move on and if I could guarentee that when I died I would see him again then I would kill myself. I cant picture my life without him he is my brother and my best friend and I need him more than ever now. what can I do, I cant be the only person to feel like this.

Answer #1

Hope this helps:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm

You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Answer #2

You will never forget him. He will always live in your memory, but he would not want you to mess up your life with grief and depression. The rest of your family is also torn apart by the loss, and I suspect that many if not most of them hold a hatred in their hearts towards the man who caused your brother’s death, a hatred that will eventually destroy them if they can’t move on. You are choosing the healthier path, but you still need help.

Since you are still in school, go to the counselor, medical department, or what ever applies and ask to talk to someone. Professional counselling will probably be needed to steer you through this traumatic time. If there are any teaching or medical universities nearby, they often have clinics that you can go to.

I wish you the best, take care of yourself. (Also, when the rest of your family sees you taking positive steps, it may help them realize that they can too.) Good Luck!!

Answer #3

you’re not the only one who feels like this. People lose loved ones everyday, I recently lost my grandmother and I was devestated! but what they would want you to do is keep living your life and to be happy, cause if you’re happy then they are happy, and I know from reading this that your brother was a good kid and he is now in a better place :)

Answer #4

am sooo sorry to hear that , keep him alive in your heart ,he will always be with you in every step , be the person he wanted you to be, make him proud, he wants you to be happy not to be hurted and you should know that , keep going and do it for his sake, try to get closer to your family and especially your brother , he doesn’t mean what he said, let him know that you love and need him ,stick to each other, and if there’s nothing common between you two, your love to your brother will bring you together , iam here for you if you ever needed to talk, take care.

Answer #5

I dont think your going to forget about your brother. I mean you will always have him in your heart. So I’m saying keep your head up dont look down. Your brother will be guarding you and he wont let you fall.So dont be afraid,show him from up above that you are going to make it for him… Let him know that the only reason you are trying is to make him proud. You can always keep him in mind. Dont be afraid. If you need someone to talk to talk to someone you can trust. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to message me and I’ll help you. I dont have a problem hearing you out. I’m here to help. There is always someone to help and someone that cares.

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