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I lost my mum yesterday

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I don't even know how to type these words but my amazing, beautiful Mum died of cancer yesterday. I'm only 28 and still lived with her and I have no idea where to go from here. I feel so lost and confused and like my pillar of strength and guidance is gone. I was there until the very end with her and I can't get those memories of her last days out of my head. I feel like I will be sad forever and it will never get easier. 
 

please, someone who has been where I am, please tell me it gets easier with time. 
 

thank you

emily 

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    Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. My mother passed away from cancer 2 months ago, I moved home last summer to be with her and care for her. What you said about the last few days, I'm exactly the same. It's like it's on a loop in my head, her last week, what I should have said to her...  I was googling how to handle grief and this thread came up, I felt I had to reply to you as I'm experiencing the same. I have spoken to a bereavement counsellor over the phone, but not since before Christmas. Have you family to support you? I have great friends but they don't really understand, as they haven't experienced this loss. Please take care of yourself, you're still in shock. And contact a bereavement counsellor, it helps to talk. x

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    Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. My mother passed away from cancer 2 months ago, I moved home last summer to be with her and care for her. What you said about the last few days, I'm exactly the same. It's like it's on a loop in my head, her last week, what I should have said to her...  I was googling how to handle grief and this thread came up, I felt I had to reply to you as I'm experiencing the same. I have spoken to a bereavement counsellor over the phone, but not since before Christmas. Have you family to support you? I have great friends but they don't really understand, as they haven't experienced this loss. Please take care of yourself, you're still in shock. And contact a bereavement counsellor, it helps to talk. x

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