Sunday, December 14, 2014

Death and Epilepsy—Worldwide Candle Lighting Day, 12/14/14

Today is the 18th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Day.  It is sponsored by a group called The Compassionate Friends.

Death and epilepsy is a serious and difficult issue.  There is Sudden Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) (see more: 10/23 post) and death by related causes, including suicide and accidents such as drowning (pool or bath), burns (kitchen accidents), and road accidents.

The grief and anger that come from such a death must be incredibly hard to handle.  Especially during the holiday season when everyone is celebrating, that is when you feel the loss most acutely.  I am impressed by those who take their tragedies and turn them into something positive.  Perhaps this is what they have to do.  There is no choice but to go forward. 


The Worldwide Candle Lighting Day will give a chance to honor the memories of those who have been lost to death by epilepsy.  They will not be forgotten.

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