Hi Lostmysparkle,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister and know how painful it can be to lose someone so close. Grief is a very personal thing and it can take some of us longer to come to terms with this, than others. It is only natural that you will miss your sister and the activities that you did together.

I am sure that she would not want you to feel so bereft. Try to live your life, as you know, she would want you to. Do things that you know would make her proud. Even though this may only be going to the shops, or into company at first, these small steps are big steps at present, and you will gradually accomplish more.

It must be very difficult for you to pick up the pieces, when you have no other siblings and your parents are also dead. Do you have any friends or other relatives, who you could confide in? It doesn't do you any good to bottle up your feelings and we all need to talk. I see that our moderator, Steph, has already suggested some bereavement charities, which may help you.

There are five stages of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. You might find it helpful to look these up. We all come to terms with this in our own time. It is still early days for you, having just lost your sister so recently. Be kind to yourself and take life one day at a time, or even hour by hour, if need be.

Please keep in touch. Remember, that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Lostmysparkle,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister and know how painful it can be to lose someone so close. Grief is a very personal thing and it can take some of us longer to come to terms with this, than others. It is only natural that you will miss your sister and the activities that you did together.

I am sure that she would not want you to feel so bereft. Try to live your life, as you know, she would want you to. Do things that you know would make her proud. Even though this may only be going to the shops, or into company at first, these small steps are big steps at present, and you will gradually accomplish more.

It must be very difficult for you to pick up the pieces, when you have no other siblings and your parents are also dead. Do you have any friends or other relatives, who you could confide in? It doesn't do you any good to bottle up your feelings and we all need to talk. I see that our moderator, Steph, has already suggested some bereavement charities, which may help you.

There are five stages of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. You might find it helpful to look these up. We all come to terms with this in our own time. It is still early days for you, having just lost your sister so recently. Be kind to yourself and take life one day at a time, or even hour by hour, if need be.

Please keep in touch. Remember, that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx