songs for healing

[emmylo413]

One thing that has helped me in my previous loss, and that I'm using again, is music.  There are just some songs that perfectly capture my feelings during this awful time.  My personal favorite is "I Will Carry You" by Selah.   I also have an entire playlist I am listening to for strength.  The songs are all faith-based and very inspirational.  Let me know if you want the whole list.  What other songs have you found that have helped you through this experience?  Praying for everyone.

[nikolie93]

I don't have any particular songs but I'd be interested in your list!

[adorebel]

This has been my song for the last two months since our loss:


It's not faith-based, and it's not even about losing a child. It's just about heartache. But it soothes me.

[Ann612]

For me, it may not be a whole song, but pieces of songs that I have identified with through this journey.

When I first out:

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"
"All it will take is just one moment and you can say goodbye to how you had it planned."

When I was really in despair:

"So give me hope in the darkness that I will see the light
Cause oh they gave me such a fright
But I will hold as long as you like
Just promise me we'll be all right"

When I have more hopeful days:

"Now I'm rested and I'm ready, I'm rested and I'm ready to begin."
"If you're lost and alone, and sinking like a stone, carry on."

[Ann612]

Feb 3, 2015 11:39:50 GMT -5 mistabinx said:

Ann612 I also find pieces of songs that I connect with right now. The song in its entirety may not connect, but a certain line or phrase does.
I added a Lorde station to my pandora, and for whatever reason I'm finding a lot of the music that comes up really connects with me. Not always the lyrics, sometimes just the tone of the song really matches how I feel inside. I never listened to Lorde before, something just made me add it one day and it seems to fit.

I like her songs on the radio - I am going to check out more, thanks!

[crmhoney]

I have recently been finding comfort in different songs for my different moods: (atrb_partsz)

Feeling quiet and reflective:
As it Seems by Lily Kershaw
The Keeper by Chris Cornell (its an especially special song)

Sad:
Fix you by Coldplay (if you need a good hard cry, this song sums up IVF to me)
Skinny Love - Birdy
Here with you - Susie Suh

Angry:
Iron Sky -Paolo Nutini

For when you want to break out the wine and the hidden pack of ciggies and turn the volume way up:
Dearly Departed by Shakey Graves
Roads Untraveled - Linkin Park
Eloise - Ben Cameron

[emmylo413]

So many great suggestions ladies! Adding to my playlist now. I just think there's power in music and it's really helped me through these rough times.

[Deleted]

Im in the middle of a waiting period after some spotting and empty sacs at my 8 week ultrasound, Im doing some serious crying in my car as my husband just isnt getting it right now. Taylor Swift This Love has particularly resonated with me. Its hard to find due to copyright but heres a beautiful cover. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_2MopshgO4

[followthesun]

Yesterday, I posted a thread about a song that spoke to me. It isn't about loss per se, but it is about picking up the pieces and getting your strength back. It is called Fight Song by Rachel Platten. I posted the link to the lyric video under the thread Anyone Need a Dose of Positivity Today? Check it out!

[abi]

Not about loss, but the song "Oceans" by Hillsong is one that I love. It became popular when I was still pg and we had just found out that something was wrong, and it still makes me cry when I hear it.

[dukegirlsc]

I don't really have a song that helps me but I do have an audiobook that I listen to in times of great stress and turmoil. Eat Pray Love, the author reads it and it's very soothing to me and it helps get me out of my own head! I've just started listening to it again and plan to while I exercise, to help me feel balanced and centered again.

[amandaree]

I also love I Will Carry You by Selah. It is beautiful. I totally relate with music for healing as well so I made a whole play list on Spotify. Here are some of my favorite:
Keep Breathing - Ingrid Michaelson
Your Hands - JJ Heller (religious)
Beauty from Pain - Superchick (religious)
Be Still My Soul - Mary Barrett (religious)
This Angel - Jennifer Nettles
Fix You - Coldplay
Glass - Thompson Square
Come Back to Me - David Cook
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Who You'd Be Today - Kenny CHesney
See You Again - Carrie Underwood
Stars - Grace Potter
Gone Too Soon- Daughtry
Skyscraper - Demi Lovato

And my absolute favorite song - cry every time...

Beam Me Up - Pink

Hope these provide you some comfort in this sad time.

[craftcrazymama]

My song right now as I'm in 'waiting' phase is Wings by Birdy.

She broke me today after thinking I had hardened to this pain a little.

A Beautiful Pain by Eminem and Sia has also hit a spot.

I'm not sure I could do anything more poignant and heart felt right now. Music really tears at my soul at the best of times so I could fall to pieces with the 'right' song.

[Ann612]

Feb 6, 2015 17:01:57 GMT -5 crmhoney said:

I have recently been finding comfort in different songs for my different moods: (atrb_partsz)

Feeling quiet and reflective:
As it Seems by Lily Kershaw
The Keeper by Chris Cornell (its an especially special song)

Sad:
Fix you by Coldplay (if you need a good hard cry, this song sums up IVF to me)
Skinny Love - Birdy
Here with you - Susie Suh

Angry:
Iron Sky -Paolo Nutini

For when you want to break out the wine and the hidden pack of ciggies and turn the volume way up:
Dearly Departed by Shakey Graves
Roads Untraveled - Linkin Park
Eloise - Ben Cameron

omg, yes to "Fix You".  This has been a long time favorite of ours (it was on our wedding CD when you know, CDs were still a thing). Stuck in reverse, that's for sure.  

ETA:  also Skinny Love by Birdy is beautiful

[Ann612]

I just downloaded a bunch of these songs. It's not going to be pretty on my car ride home today - but I'm having one of those days where I need it.

[amandaree]

Mar 9, 2015 15:29:09 GMT -5 Ann612 said:

I just downloaded a bunch of these songs. It's not going to be pretty on my car ride home today - but I'm having one of those days where I need it.

It's sometimes very healing to listen and let yourself have a good cry. (((hugs)))

[Ann612]

Holy shit. Listening to Beck and I just heard this song. I looked up the lyrics. They are spot on:

"Say Goodbye"

See the sleet that rests upon
The quiet street we're standing on
Is it time to go away
And try again some other day?
'Cause these are words we use to say goodbye
These are the words you use to say goodbye

Bones crack, curtains drawn
On my back and she is gone
Somewhere else I do not know
Time will tell and I will go
These are the words we use to say goodbye
These are the words we use to say goodbye

I will wait and take a turn
Sort it out, let it burn
Empty out empty drawer
In my pockets, there's nothing more
These are the words you use to say goodbye
These are the words we use to say goodbye