Hi. I just want to talk to someone about this. My nan passed away today after battling cancer for 4 years. And I just want to talk to someone. I'm feeling really down because she meant a lot to me. But I also knew it would happen, I expected it but I don't think I will ever get through this. Please help. I feel really sad
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your nan, it doesn't make it any easier that you expect it, when it happens is the only time where it hits you. It'll have come as a massive shock still, and it's understandable that you're having feelings that you won't get through it. Give yourself some time to grieve, cry, shout, be angry, be sad, you'll go through all of these emotions but as time goes on you will start to feel better. It's also a good time to stick with your family and friends, you're going to need their support and indeed they'll need yours! If there comes a time when you want to talk to a stranger or just relate to those that have gone through it, just come back here, there are wonderful and very caring people here!
Hi Hannah, welcome to the forum, but so sorry to hear about your Nan. I'm sure right now your heart is breaking and even though you expected this to happen, it isn't anything you can fully prepare for. Because you were so close to her, this would be particularly hard for you and you will certainly miss her a lot. I have grandkids, now most of them young adults, but two of them are very close to me. I have cancer and they are feeling realy bad that I probably will die from this eventually. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel less sad, but there really isn't. You are grieving for your Nan and this is a normal reaction when we lose someone that we love. As painful as it is, you need to go through it. I hope you have family around you who can be a support to you as you get through this. If you have close friends who perhaps have been through this themselves, they will know how you feel. The next few days as you go through the funeral process, will also be very hard, but it too, is all part of the process. Although I am on the other end of your computer, I feel for you and wish I was closer to give you a big hug. Take care of yourself and come on to the forum whenever you need to express the feelings that you have about losing your Nan. I am so sorry.
hi hannah, really sorry to hear of your loss. i went through cancer myself so my experience is different but i know what it is to lose someone in the family and my uncle is battling terminal cancer at the moment. its awful for others to watch and im sorry youre going through this but the severity of your feelings is natural and needed in order to come to terms with her death. i hope you have family around you at the moment. helping each other will help you get through this but afterwards id recommend visiting a maggies centre to speak to someone. theyve really helped me and will be there on the phone or in person. its been good to have support from someone external because there is no burden or facad in the way. im thinking of you and i hope you find some comfort in the love you clearly shared with your nanx
