This is tough to write

[Mason Malmuth]

Hi Slavic:

We all share your loss. It must be very tough and you have our deepest sympathy.

As for your poker, I think your approach is right. Play smaller and take it slow. There's no reason to charge ahead until you feel you are ready.

Best wishes,
Mason

[Analyst]

You have my deepest sympathy. Take whichever path helps you to recover from this terrible event as best as you can, and don't expect miracles from yourself.

[jakethebake]

Condolences to you and your family. I have a three year-old son myself, and cannot imagine how you feel, but hang in there.

[Myrtle]

I don't think that there are any words that can convey the pure horror of losing a child.

This fear lurks in the deep, dark reccesses of any parents mind.

Not only has your world now changed forever, but also that of your wife, other children and all of your family. Sadly, all of them are now also living in their own little world of tragic sadness.

They are going to need you. Do your best to be there for them. You may find some solace and healing in helping them deal with this.

I want to say good luck, but of course, there is no luck involved in dealing with something like this.

It just is.........do your best.

[Rick Nebiolo]

Slavic,

I'm so sorry to hear of your horrible loss. You have my deepest sympathy.

You probably need to take a little time off from your work now. But if and when you return, be the player you can be and always play your best game in honor of your son and for your family.

Regards,

Rick

[rmarotti]

You'll be in my prayers.

[MaxPower]

I don't know what to say. I never thought I would tear-up while reading a thread on 2+2.

My condolences to you and your entire family.

[PairTheBoard]

My most sincere condolences.

You wrote: "When I sit and assume that “state” the guilt of not being in torment is worse than the torment itself."

Just a thought, but when you find the time is right to return to your livelihood, maybe you could devote a certain portion of your earnings for a while to a Children's Charity in memory of your son. Maybe that would help.

PairTheBoard

[4thstreetpete]

Cute kid, sorry to hear this slavic. I seriously don't know how I would take it if I was in your position. I can't even imagine the pain that you must feel, hopefully I never have to experience it. I think it's definately best to take some time off and get your head clear. My condolences and best wishes..

[Malcom Reynolds]

I'm so sorry...

All the best. Try to take each day at a time.