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Thursday, January 3, 2013

RIP Emilee Granatowski

I still don't have many details, just that my friend took her own life. She was over the moon excited to find out she was expecting, in October she found out her baby was a girl. Just a few days later she received the devastating news that regardless of when she delivered her sweet baby wouldn't survive outside the womb. Her daughter, whom she lovingly named Leila Grace, was diagnosed with a rare neural defect called anencephaly. Most babies with anencephaly live only a  few short minutes, some may even live hours or possibly even days. Very rarely they may live weeks or even months. None have ever lived to see their first birthday. In November Emilee delivered her sweet angel, who passed on just moments after making her entrance into this world.

Emilee was an amazing person, she had over come so much loss and adversity in her life. Her mom passed when she was 9, her dad passed when she was 16, her only sibling lived across the country. Emilee had a wonderful son, Dallas, who is just 5 days younger than my daughter Brooklyn. We originally met on myspace of all places. We were in a group for mommies due in December 2006. We shared our hopes and dreams for our little ones, the ups and downs of pregnancy. Shortly after the births of our children we decided to meet in real life. That was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. She helped me through my post partum depression, offering a shoulder to lean on or cry on, a friend to call, anything I needed. I only wish I could have been given the chance to do the same for her in her biggest moment of need.

Over the last 2 years, as life changed for both of us, we didn't talk as much off of the internet, we didn't see each other as much. I'll always regret that. I don't think that had I reached out more I could have saved her or prevented this. I'll always wish that I had, but in my mind I know, no one had control over Emilee's actions. I tried reaching out several times after the birth of Leila, I mentioned to my husband,  to my mom, and to friends how worried I was about Emilee. The one time I mentioned it to Emilee she said she was getting help. I just wish I had kept mentioning it to her.

Part of me is heart broken. My heart aches, it's shattered. 25 years old, and gone forever. A poor sweet 6 year old boy will grow up without his mother. The other part of me is angry, so very angry. She KNEW what it was like to grow up without a mother! She had an amazing little boy who needed her. A fiance who loved her. So many friends who would have done anything to help her. I can't even put into words how angry I am. I would have done anything to help her, ANYTHING. I don't know the pain of losing a child, and I pray, with all of my heart and soul, that I never do.

I am crushed, beyond words. This is a loss that will forever change me. Emilee, I will forever be grateful for the time we had together, for the friendship we shared. Not a day will go by that I wont think of you, that I wont miss you. I hope you are at peace, with your lovely daughter and amazing parents. I love you.

Friends and family, anyone who reads this blog: Please, if you ever feel as if life has gotten to be too much, as if you can't go on, please, I beg you, reach out to someone, anyone.

15 comments:

  1. Very sorry for your loss Morgan. So heartbreaking for that little boy. She gave him a life sentance if it is the case that she took her own life.

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  2. So selfish. Its sad that she left her son without a mommy.

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    1. It's a horrible situation, but please don't judge her based on her last and final choice. She was an amazing person who had a lot of pain and loss in her life. I'm not supporting her final actions, but no one is in a position to judge. You haven't lived her life, experienced her experiences, suffered her loss and pain.

      She was a great person, a person who many people will forever miss. My life will never be the same.

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  3. I found your blog by accident...but I wanted to tell you how sorry I am. Suicide is hard to understand for all of us who are left with the pain. I think she was in so much pain that she couldn't stand to live another day. For that, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine the darkness she must have felt. I pray you will find peace in your heart in the coming days.

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  4. I read Emilee's blog for the first time today. She was not a selfish person, just a very human person with overwhelming pain. Prayers, no judgement is in order. While I did not know Emilee I pray that she has found peace.

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    1. Thank you Annette. She was a beautiful person, who in one selfish act took her own life. I just desperately do not want that to define 25 years of life.

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  5. sad sad news......never could seen this coming with Emilee. hurtful words is not what is needed to be said but the joys of the past of the times with her. she was kind and loving. I hope the best for her son as his life will never be the same.

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    1. I hope you're not implying that I was writing hurtful words about Emilee.

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  6. Thank you for writing this. I didn't know Emilee, but of her. God heal all who mourn her loss. Tragic is the only word.

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    1. She was one of my best friends. We hadn't had much contact over the last 2 years outside of the internet as we were both busy with our families. I'll always regret not seeing her more. But, she touched my life forever.

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  7. I only knew Emilee for a few years, but she was one of the most kind and honest people i have ever known. Her son Dallas is a very smart and awesome kid, and Emilee took very good care of him. I didnt know she took her own life until reading this :( It saddens me deeply, i cant even imagine the pain and sorrow she went through. I dont judge her at all, she had a rough life as a single mother with her sons father in and out of prison. It saddens me that i will never get to talk to her again, she was one of the best listeners ive ever known, and she is deeply loved and missed by anyone who truly knew her. Rest in peace Emilee, you are loved and we cherish your memory :)

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  8. My husband and Emilee were very close and thought of each other as brother and sister. I only had the chance to meet her a couple of times but she was an easy person to fall in love with. You could tell from the get go that she was a sweet girl who loved life. A couple years after her departure we found out we were expecting a little girl. We immediately decided to name her Emilee. She was born March 2, 2015. Everyday we are reminded of the wonderful memories of our dear friend. Praying for little Dalla and Emilee's family often.

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  9. My husband and Emilee were very close and thought of each other as brother and sister. I only had the chance to meet her a couple of times but she was an easy person to fall in love with. You could tell from the get go that she was a sweet girl who loved life. A couple years after her departure we found out we were expecting a little girl. We immediately decided to name her Emilee. She was born March 2, 2015. Everyday we are reminded of the wonderful memories of our dear friend. Praying for little Dalla and Emilee's family often.

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