9 years today :( 13:03 - Jun 6 with 3523 views | hoppy | Trying to keep my chin up and just appear my usual self - I know I don’t make too many serious posts, but admit it’s a hard one today. I know it's a personal thing, so apologies, but everyone is always so supportive on here on what remains a very tough day to cope with. 9 years ago today our little boy was born sleeping. Never got to know you. Never forgotten. Always loved. Happy Birthday CT. Love, Daddy xx Will be up to spend some time with you later after Yasmin’s finished school. |  |
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9 years today :( on 13:13 - Jun 6 with 3393 views | DJR | My thoughts are with you. I ended up as an only child because a similar thing happened to my late mother. I only found out about 20 years ago, and she didn't really like to speak about it but I sense it really affected her and she never really got over it. |  | |  |
9 years today :( on 13:15 - Jun 6 with 3362 views | mutters | Big love at you on a difficult day. |  |
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9 years today :( on 13:24 - Jun 6 with 3306 views | homer_123 | Hugs. |  |
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9 years today :( on 13:33 - Jun 6 with 3245 views | Keno | with love Hoppy |  |
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9 years today :( on 14:31 - Jun 6 with 3110 views | cbower | ❤ |  |
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9 years today :( on 14:37 - Jun 6 with 3078 views | Swansea_Blue |
9 years today :( on 13:13 - Jun 6 by DJR | My thoughts are with you. I ended up as an only child because a similar thing happened to my late mother. I only found out about 20 years ago, and she didn't really like to speak about it but I sense it really affected her and she never really got over it. |
Similar with me, but my mum didn’t carry to term. I also only found out much later too and the wounds were obviously still there. It was only when I got married they mentioned it to my wife. Thinking of you Hoppy. |  |
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9 years today :( on 14:38 - Jun 6 with 3069 views | _clive_baker_ | Heart breaking, please don't apologise. Thoughts are with you and your family Hoppy. |  | |  |
9 years today :( on 15:07 - Jun 6 with 2979 views | hoppy | Thank you. |  |
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9 years today :( on 15:45 - Jun 6 with 2824 views | gainsboroughblue | Much love Hops. |  |
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9 years today :( on 16:06 - Jun 6 with 2754 views | suffolkpoker | much love pal! |  |
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9 years today :( on 16:32 - Jun 6 with 2703 views | Linners | My boy is 13 today. I'm sorry if that is an insensitive thing to share but I wanted to be honest as it means your message hits really hard and it reminds me to be grateful. Much love to you all. |  | |  |
9 years today :( on 16:38 - Jun 6 with 2673 views | Deano69 | Thinking of you guys... |  |
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9 years today :( on 16:56 - Jun 6 with 2608 views | Whos_blue | Oh no. Thoughts to you and yours. |  |
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9 years today :( on 17:21 - Jun 6 with 2553 views | monkeymagic | So sorry to read this, I sincerely hope that there’s many good things in your life to help cope with the pain. |  | |  |
9 years today :( on 18:32 - Jun 6 with 2469 views | GlasgowBlue | Much love to you, KJ, Yasmin and the boys. |  |
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9 years today :( on 18:37 - Jun 6 with 2451 views | Herbivore | Sending you and your family much love on a very difficult day. |  |
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9 years today :( on 20:35 - Jun 6 with 2311 views | PrideOfTheEast | Oh mate- sending all the love in the world to you and KJ. I was just reflecting on what I thought had been a tough couple of days for me, for a variety of reasons, but your post has put things into perspective. |  | |  |
You're a good man Hoppy.... on 20:47 - Jun 6 with 2264 views | Bloots | ....and a strong one. x |  |
| "He's been a really positive influence on my life, I think he's a great man" - TWTD User (May 2025) |
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9 years today :( on 20:52 - Jun 6 with 2252 views | hoppy | Thank you all for your kind comments. Bit dusty here reading through them, but means a lot. |  |
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9 years today :( on 21:05 - Jun 6 with 2198 views | bluebudgie | No apologies needed Hoppy Losing a child is the worst nightmare every parent dreads. There is so much pain There is trying to make sense of a senseless loss that leaves a gaping hole in your heart for the rest of your life. Time doesn't heal it makes the pain more bearable.Love to your family mate [Post edited 6 Jun 2024 21:36]
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9 years today :( on 07:19 - Jun 7 with 1920 views | RedWhiteAndBLUE | All the best Hoppy. Take care mate. |  | |  |
9 years today :( on 08:28 - Jun 7 with 1815 views | WeWereZombies |
9 years today :( on 13:13 - Jun 6 by DJR | My thoughts are with you. I ended up as an only child because a similar thing happened to my late mother. I only found out about 20 years ago, and she didn't really like to speak about it but I sense it really affected her and she never really got over it. |
I would have had two sisters rather than one but the first only lived a few hours, these experiences (although rarely exactly the same) are more common than many realise and, as you say, parents can bottle up their sadness. And to Hoppy, I know it is a trite thing to say but, stay strong. |  |
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9 years today :( on 09:46 - Jun 7 with 1745 views | hoppy |
9 years today :( on 08:28 - Jun 7 by WeWereZombies | I would have had two sisters rather than one but the first only lived a few hours, these experiences (although rarely exactly the same) are more common than many realise and, as you say, parents can bottle up their sadness. And to Hoppy, I know it is a trite thing to say but, stay strong. |
Not trite at all, thanks for the thoughts, and as you have known similar circumstances, would know what it's like to live with that sadness. I always appreciate the support of TWTD, and the number of people that have interacted with my post since yesterday is positively moving and somewhat overwhelming, but helps more than people may realise. Thank you once again. |  |
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