How do I cope without my mum?

Im 18 and have just lost my mum today. She was only diagnosed with cancer 3 months ago and the cancer could not have been any more aggressive. I sat beside her with the family as she took her last breaths. Watching her pass away, the life draining from her, her skin going colourless was horrible.

I suppose this is more of a rant. Ive usually been emotionally strong, but without her im simply not complete. I was what you call a 'mummys boy' and yet whenever she'd call me that id tell her to knock it off. 

I want her back, but shes gone. I'll never hear her voice, feel her touch.. She'll never see me again, or hear how my day is going. She'll never hear about any achievements I'll make, and never attend my wedding. Its unfair.

As she was in her last minutes I told her it was okay, I held her hand, didnt cry either. But I forgot to say I love you. How did I forget? Now she'll never hear those words again. Honestly, it should have been me. My mum has been through enough and did not deserve to die so early. She was only 49.. couldnt make the big 50. She wanted to go to Vietnam for her 50th too.

Should have been me. She shouldnt of suffered. Im sorry mum that it happened to you, I know it wasnt fair.

  • I'm so sorry for your loss.

    I was 22 when I lost my mum to cancer. 6 weeks she was given.

    Its one of the hardest things you'll ever have to go through. I still tear up now, and she passed in 2013.

    She never met my son. He was born a year later and it breaks my heart to think how much she'd love him.

    Although I still have my moments where I miss her so much I get a bit teary... You learn how to carry on and it slowly gets easier.

     

    You're probably still in shock and you are currently experiencing survivors guilt. But your mum knew you loved her. You didn't have to say it for her to know. Just being there and doing what you could for her in her last days proves how much you love and care for her.

    You did your best, please never question if she knew that you cared or loved her. 

    You'll never forget those hard times. I still remember when mum passed and it's going to be an emotional roller coaster for you. But if there's anything I can do or if you ever need to talk to someone who has experienced the same I'm happy to chat.

    Good luck, keep your chin up when you can, cry when you need to... Feel the grief so you can get through it. Don't bottle it up. Sending lots of healing thoughts your way.

  • I am so, so sorry that you're going through this. It is unfair.

    I've been where you are now. I also watched my Mom pass away due to cancer when I was very young. I was 16 and she was 46. 

    I felt everything that you're feeling now- anger, disbelief, sadness and an overwhelming loss of all the experiences we'd never share. It is so very hard, especially at such a young age, but I promise you that in time those feelings will fade and instead you'll remember the happy times you spent together.

    Your Mom will always be there watching over you, just as mine is for me. It took me a long time to believe that, but I do now.  You don't have to be strong right now, give way to your emotions and lean on your family and friends. 

    Your Mom didn't need to hear the words I love you, she definitely knew, and  I know that the last thing she would want would for it to have been you. You have a whole life ahead of you and I'm sure she was very proud of the young man you've become and she will continue to be proud. 


    Keep talking about her, it helps to keep her memory alive and in time will make you feel better.

    If you ever want to chat, I'm here for you.

    Take care

    Debs x