I have seen firsthand the pain of losing a child. In my childhood my family spent some long, dark years in London with one of my brothers who was receiving medical treatment. Eventually all I could do was watch as he died in my mother and fathers arms. I honestly felt their hearts break as his hearbeat petered out. It was by far the most painful thing I have experienced. We nwever really got over that, I guess we gradually found a new way to go on.

Now being a Mother, I value my little miracles lives so very much and it always feels like somethings missing if they are not around me. I've never been apart from them for even a night. Can't do it!

My own parents showered us with love in my childhood (still do) and myself and my siblings have always felt adored and valued.

Please, everyone, do the same for your children!

Richard123, I'm so sorry you don't live with your daughter. I can only imagine how much you miss her.