My Brother Is Gone....What Do I Do About Time Off?

[coolconfidentme]

I'm so sorry for your loss! Prayers to you & your family...

[countrymom]

so sorry to hear that. I also agree with others and take a week off. Dh said that it was the best to go back to work rather than stew in his sorrows.

[hope]

The other providers here have given some great advice. Just want to give my condolences. Take their advice and give yourself time to deal with this. I am so sorry.

[KDC]

Sorry for your loss, Lala. Please take all the time you need to heal, thoughts and prayers for your family. :hug:

[Unregistered]

It will be two years next month that I will have lost my brother, and it was a very public thing for us also- a major car accident in a small town. It was on the news non stop for quite a while. I was an idiot and read all of the horrible comments under the online news articles. I don't know your situation, but please don't do that. People are stupid and don't realize that there are actually people and loved ones connected to those stories and horrible pictures. To this day I get annoyed when they put graphic accident pictures on the news.

Hugs

[CedarCreek]

I'm so sorry lala. I hope you can take the week off at least to have to yourself and help make any arrangements for your brother.

:hug:

[LaLa1923]

I have notified my families and they have all been so wonderful.

We may never know what happened in this story. Three families are now shattered. I believe that there were 3 victims in this case, not just two.

The man I know would never hurt a living soul, he has served our country since he could enlist in the marines.

What the stories did not say- there was NO forced entry, this was NOT planned. He did not go there to do this. He is a cop and has to carry his gun. It's just sad...the media only tells a portion of the story.


Thank you all for your kind words.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/glen-burnie/bs-md-ar-murder-suicide-robinson-20131027,0,2836885.story

[JenNJ]

You are right that there are many victims of this tragedy. I am so sorry for the losses of everyone involved.

Please do not hesitate to seek counseling for this. You are going through a loss of a sibling which is very difficult and there will be added stress from the media coverage, investigation, and speculation. You may also feel angry. There is no shame in feelings. Remember him as he was to you, not for this one incident. If you need to stay away from TV and news sources for a while, that is very understandable. Please take care of yourself.

[littleblossoms]

so sorry for your loss

[Brooksie]

Oh Lala I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't even imagine what you're feeling right now. I would try to take at least a week off if you can and inform parents to have back ups for next week too, just in case. I'll be thinking about you. Call if you need any thing lovethis

[mema]

:hug:LaLa I am so sorry for your loss. Like posted before, eveyone grieves differently so only you know how much tme you need.:hug:

[MotherNature]

So sorry for your loss.

[AcornMama]

I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying.

[Luna]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please take as much time as you need. Now that your families know, you can just let them know how you are doing and when you feel ready to return to work.
Please try not to read comments on news stories. They are made by people who didn't know your brother. Take care of yourself and your family.

[My3cents]

I lost my brother this morning to a senseless tragedy. I informed my parents that I will be closed tomorrow.

How long should I stay closed?

How do you handle an unexpected death?


I'm in so much pain I don't know what to do........

Call your parents and tell them you need to take a few personal days there has been an untimely death in the family.

Hugs to you- my heart is heavy for you and your family at this time.