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My sister died 8 weeks ago

lostmysparkle
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My older sister died 8 weeks ago ( age 63) I had stayed strong since her diagnosis 6 years ago, but her health deteriorated early this year and she died peacefully in the hospice in October.

I feel bereft, both my parents  have died and I have no other siblings. I have lost my sparkle and am really struggling.  I have been looking for support for siblings and came across this group. 

I am dreading Christmas and the thought of it makes my cry - I normally love Christmas as it was ' our thing'.

Am hoping I can find someone on this group with a similar experience who can relate to how I feel. Thanks.

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  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat community lostmysparkle although I'm very sorry to hear of your sister's passing. You have my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss.

    Coping with grief, especially so close to that time of year which was so special to you both, must be incredibly difficult but I'm glad you've reached out to us as many of our members will understand how you are feeling, so you are not alone lostmysparkle, and hopefully it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

    I'm not sure from your post if you have looked in to or thought about bereavement counselling, but quite a few of our members have found it really helpful when they have been struggling, so if you'd like to find out more, do be sure to look at the support and resources provided by the bereavement charities Cruse and Sue Ryder. 

    Do keep posting if you have it helps lostmysparkle, and remember that we will be here to support you in any way we can.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat community lostmysparkle although I'm very sorry to hear of your sister's passing. You have my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss.

    Coping with grief, especially so close to that time of year which was so special to you both, must be incredibly difficult but I'm glad you've reached out to us as many of our members will understand how you are feeling, so you are not alone lostmysparkle, and hopefully it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

    I'm not sure from your post if you have looked in to or thought about bereavement counselling, but quite a few of our members have found it really helpful when they have been struggling, so if you'd like to find out more, do be sure to look at the support and resources provided by the bereavement charities Cruse and Sue Ryder. 

    Do keep posting if you have it helps lostmysparkle, and remember that we will be here to support you in any way we can.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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