Somebody's Someone Memorial Bench
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GONE TOO SOON - SOMEBODYS SOMEONE
Most of the time, I can deal with your death. I can hold back the tears and accept that you’re gone.
I force myself to believe the cliche words that get thrown around, about how only the good die young and how God takes His favorites first. About how it was your time and how everything happens for a reason.
I’m sorry that I can’t be strong all the time. That there are days when I question my faith. Days when I hate the world and every person inside of it. Days when I’m bitter about the way life turned out. and all I can feel is anger, hurt and betrayal.
I’m pissed, because now your family is left behind. You left people who still needed your love, your voice, your hugs, your kisses. People who cared about you more than they cared about themselves. People who would do anything to have one more minute with you.
I’m pissed, because I keep seeing others running around without a care in the world, living for decades longer than you had the chance to. Because the goodness in your heart should have earned you more days, months, years.
I’m pissed, because you deserved better. You deserved to celebrate more milestones. You deserved to see the people around you grow up. You deserved to grow old yourself and pass away peacefully in your sleep after ninety years of living your best life.
I’m pissed, because it’s not fair. That sounds whiny to say, childish, but it’s the truth. What happened to you wasn’t fair. What happened to your family wasn’t fair. Nothing about your death was fair.
I miss you. And I hate that I miss you, because I shouldn’t have to. I should be able to call you up. I should be able to knock on your door. I should be able to see you face-to-face anytime I want.
You should still be here, right now, sending me texts to ask how I’ve been doing. You should still be here, right now, giving me a reason to laugh instead of cry. You should still be here, right now, alive and well.
"By Holly Riordan " edited
The Overdose/Opioid Epidemic in British Columbia is historical, and many more families risk losing a loved one - many of them will be the weekend warrior, first time user, the one who thinks it will never happen to them and those still struggling with substance use.
As local members of Moms Stop the Harm-a network of Canadian families whose loved ones have died due to substance use or who hope for recovery, we are dedicated to bringing awareness and education through out our communities.
We will be forever be impacted by this crisis. We are hoping to raise funds to donate a memorial bench in Riverside Park,in the heart of Kamloops, BC, as a remembrance of all our community members that we have lost and to give hope to those that are still searching for recovery -a dedicated space to share, a place for the families and friends to gather, reflect and remember.
Your somebodys brother,
somebodys son,
somebody mother, father,
somebodys someone
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, or are a loved one looking for support - refer to the links below:
www.momsstoptheharm.com
www.cmha.ca
www.chemicaldependency.ca
https://kamloopsmethadone.wixsite.com/upstairs
www.askwellness.ca
http://www.phoenixcentre.org/detox
Most of the time, I can deal with your death. I can hold back the tears and accept that you’re gone.
I force myself to believe the cliche words that get thrown around, about how only the good die young and how God takes His favorites first. About how it was your time and how everything happens for a reason.
I’m sorry that I can’t be strong all the time. That there are days when I question my faith. Days when I hate the world and every person inside of it. Days when I’m bitter about the way life turned out. and all I can feel is anger, hurt and betrayal.
I’m pissed, because now your family is left behind. You left people who still needed your love, your voice, your hugs, your kisses. People who cared about you more than they cared about themselves. People who would do anything to have one more minute with you.
I’m pissed, because I keep seeing others running around without a care in the world, living for decades longer than you had the chance to. Because the goodness in your heart should have earned you more days, months, years.
I’m pissed, because you deserved better. You deserved to celebrate more milestones. You deserved to see the people around you grow up. You deserved to grow old yourself and pass away peacefully in your sleep after ninety years of living your best life.
I’m pissed, because it’s not fair. That sounds whiny to say, childish, but it’s the truth. What happened to you wasn’t fair. What happened to your family wasn’t fair. Nothing about your death was fair.
I miss you. And I hate that I miss you, because I shouldn’t have to. I should be able to call you up. I should be able to knock on your door. I should be able to see you face-to-face anytime I want.
You should still be here, right now, sending me texts to ask how I’ve been doing. You should still be here, right now, giving me a reason to laugh instead of cry. You should still be here, right now, alive and well.
"By Holly Riordan " edited
The Overdose/Opioid Epidemic in British Columbia is historical, and many more families risk losing a loved one - many of them will be the weekend warrior, first time user, the one who thinks it will never happen to them and those still struggling with substance use.
As local members of Moms Stop the Harm-a network of Canadian families whose loved ones have died due to substance use or who hope for recovery, we are dedicated to bringing awareness and education through out our communities.
We will be forever be impacted by this crisis. We are hoping to raise funds to donate a memorial bench in Riverside Park,in the heart of Kamloops, BC, as a remembrance of all our community members that we have lost and to give hope to those that are still searching for recovery -a dedicated space to share, a place for the families and friends to gather, reflect and remember.
Your somebodys brother,
somebodys son,
somebody mother, father,
somebodys someone
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, or are a loved one looking for support - refer to the links below:
www.momsstoptheharm.com
www.cmha.ca
www.chemicaldependency.ca
https://kamloopsmethadone.wixsite.com/upstairs
www.askwellness.ca
http://www.phoenixcentre.org/detox
Organizer
Jennifer Cottell
Organizer
Kamloops, BC