My Mum died this week, I can't cope

Hi Everyone, My dad died last year at 58 of intersital Lung Diease he was the fittest man, he ate well and never smoked.He died at home with my mum suddenly last may.

We were all devastaed and worried about my mum, they were together since they were 16/17. She was going down hill and was sick allot, lost allot of weight and told us she was having these ''weird feelings''  and she had to try and breathe them away. The Dr said it was anxiety and maybe PTSD. This was not the case as she was given antidepressants and turned away, she asked the DR for a MRI scan and she thought there was more to it and she was told NO!. Eventually months of being sick and loosing 3st in weight she asked again and had to fight for one.

In July this year she had her scan and was called in the same day, my sister went with her, she was told she has a tumour which turned out to be a Glioblastoma GRADE 4 tumor and would have 4-6 weeks left, she opted for radiotherapy and had 2 weeks of this 3 times a week. This was meant to give her a little more time. She lasted 10 WEEKS  and myself , brother and sister gave her hospice care at home as she wanted to die in her own house.

This was so hard as we did everything for her, she ended up getting St columbus in 3 times a day in the last few weeks to help us with her personal care as moving her was causing pain, she got a driver in to help with this and we had to administer pain relief orally too.

The nights it was my turn to stay over were scary , i was worried 24/7 she would die as i was upstairs in bed. Eventually over the last 2-3 weeks she stopped eating, drinking and talking to us. It was awful seeing her like that. She passed away during the early hours of wednesday morning. She looked at peace, not longer in pain or discomfort.

Im so lost without her, she was my best friend the one i always turned too when ever i needed advice or help. I have waves where i feel nothing but numb ( ive been put on sleeping tablets and antidpressants to help me cope) Other days I cry and cry everytime I think about her, or see her picture or messages in my phone.

They say over time it eases but I dont know how ill ever cope not having a future without my mum in. The pain just thinking about life without her breaks my heart.

I have no parents now, I'm 35 a mum myself so im not a young person but to loose them both has really broken me. It doesnt feel real at all. I wish i could wake up and she would still be here.

  • So so sorry for you loss brought a tear to my eye can't imagine what you're feeling. 

    You did everything you could and she will live on in you and you did her proud least she's at peace and no pain. Try take every day as it comes.

    Massive hugs to you.

     

    So sorry. 

     

    X

  • This is a lot of loss in a very short time Aherkes. I would be surprised if you managed well in just a week after your mother's death. I lost my mother 10 months ago and it still feels like yesterday. For me it's been like a roller-coaster with better days so time does help somehow. You have been next to her and did what you could, maybe even more than you could. Seeing your loved one leaving is tough, real tough, and this mother daughter relationship is very special.

    It is true that you are very young to be left suddenly without parents but as you said, you are a mother yourself and there are plenty of happy moments and experiences to come with your own kid and family you've created.

    Be kind to yourself

    A big hug with a good cry from here

  • Hi Aherkes

    I am so sorry to hear your very sad and tough story. You will be lost for some time. Losing both parents so close together is especially painful and bewildering. 35 is still young to be without a mum and dad. (I was nearly 60 before both my parents had died)

    It's different for everyone of course but all you can do is take one day at a time. Talk about your lovely mum and dad as much as you can. Talk about how you feel to a kind and understanding friend/professional. Cruse is a great support for the bereaved but your local GP might also be supportive. 
     

    Just sending you kind thoughts. There are tough days ahead but this all consuming pain that you have just now will ease. Take each day as gently as you can. Xx