Lost both parents to cancer within the space of a month. I've never felt so lonely and lost

I'm an only child and have just lost both parents to cancer within 4 weeks of each other. I've lost my entire family in one month and sorting two cremations at the same time. Just to add to the madness there is no funeral.

I have genuinely never felt so lonely and lost in my life 

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  • I am so sorry, Epi.It's hard to lose your parents and especially so close together that way. I hope you have some support from family or friends and I recommend going for counselling too, because sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger about your feelings. I'm an only child and lost both my parents when I was young. I was referred to a counsellor and she was so helpful.I was able to talk about my feelings in a way I wouldn't have done to someone I knew. As for not having a funeral, if it's something you feel you need, maybe an alternative can be arranged. Some way to say goodbye that suits you and that doesn't have to be an actual formal funeral. Again, I am so sorry for your loss and please know you can talk here too. Take care of yourself. Gill xx 

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  • I am so sorry, Epi.It's hard to lose your parents and especially so close together that way. I hope you have some support from family or friends and I recommend going for counselling too, because sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger about your feelings. I'm an only child and lost both my parents when I was young. I was referred to a counsellor and she was so helpful.I was able to talk about my feelings in a way I wouldn't have done to someone I knew. As for not having a funeral, if it's something you feel you need, maybe an alternative can be arranged. Some way to say goodbye that suits you and that doesn't have to be an actual formal funeral. Again, I am so sorry for your loss and please know you can talk here too. Take care of yourself. Gill xx 

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