Bowhunting while going through the grieving process

[Bonebuster]

The name "frassettor" provides me the image of your avatar.

That picture is from a few years back and I remember it well...you, on your knees with your deer, surrounded, immersed in the fallen leaves.

There are a few pictures here on Tradgang that always stand out, and stick with me. This is one of them.

I realize this has nothing to do with your post, except to say that everyone else has already said what I could have, and better than I could have.

You will be in my thoughts.

I hope your trail stops being all uphill soon.

[Pat B.]

You guys are awesome.

[JamesD]

Richard,

    While I don't know your circumstances, I know the feelings you're describing. A year ago my ex wife and I separated and we are now divorced. Hunting last year lost all of its joy for me.  Even this year has been tough at times. I hope that you come out stronger from whatever you are experiencing.

[frassettor]

Thank you all for the support. what has turned into a " "desperate reaching for anything" thread has turned into overwhelming support, thank you all, I'm forever in debt to you all

[DennyK]

Richard, You and your Family are on my daily Prayer list. We'll keep'em coming. God Bless!
Denny

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Richard,

I cant even begin to imaging the feelings you and your wife are going through. I cant offer up any sound advice but please know you and your loved ones are in my prayers.

[woodchucker]

I have never been "Religious"... More "Spiritual"

Being 1/2 Penobscot Indian, Myself & My son Tyler lean more toward "Traditional" beliefs... The woods, is my Church. Whether you're talking to God,Jesus,or the Great One, The Peacefulness & Quiet of the woods helps me think. You can say what you want,only "He" will hear you. Take your bow & arrows. You do not have to shoot unless you want to. But remember,you can't shoot if you don't have them! Sometimes you just need to "get away" to clear your mind & focus your thoughts, rather than stting around the house in a cloud of dispare.

I will send smoke to the Great One, asking him to send peaceful thoughts to you & your wife. Hopefully things will get better for you 2 soon...

[J-dog]

Life does not stop, you can sit there and feel the world is down on ya but really it is just life and life don't stop. Just being through hard times myself and losing folks to what I have seen being a fireman for 17 yrs I see just how tangled we are with death it is all one thing, all a part of life. See. It and think about it a lot these days.

Prayers for you and your family, wish you the best on finding peace how ever you do it, I don't have good advice to help you there.

[sheepdogreno]

Gods guidance on us is a miraculous thing. I have had those that I look up to dearly leave before I and it gives me a heavy heart to think about it. I also work in a profession where I see terrible things every day that I wish no one would ever need to encounter.but I always find comfort in knowing god has a reason for everyone and everything.

Things look up but we all need away to escape. The outdoors is how I escape. For others its Church, family, counseling, or other hobbies. I can guarantee no matter what has overwhelmed your life god would still wish you enjoy your pleasures. And if that includes hunting then embrace it.