Mum passes away suddenly

My mum has been batting cancer for 5 years and over the last week her health really declined and she passed away suddenly on Tuesday night. I'm 20 and my brothers 17 and its come as a huge shock to us and I'm finding it difficult. I think for a second that's she at work and then I suddenly remember she's not coming back. I can't help thinking about all the things that's she going to miss out on now and all the the big things I'm not going to have my mum around for(such as my graduationn from uni) my dad is struggling a lot and is making silly rational decisions like selling the house, he says he feels useless and we don't want him. I know that these are probably normal reactions but the last couple of days have been the worst and really painful. 

  • Hi Han123

    Sorry for the loss of your mum.

    I hope that you will find support by coming here to share your feelings at this sad time.

    There are others here who have lost a loved one to cancer and they will know how you are feeling now.

    Best wishes

    Jane

  • How you feel is perfectly normal, it starts with shock, eventually it will be immense grief, anger, why her and lots of feelings that will rattle around inside you. It's important not to bottle them up and make yourself ill. You also have to grieve, being strong for others but not taking on the burden of their grief. I lost my son at 18, my middle child, it's a hard road to walk. I am now a bereavement coach. Post when you can, I'm sure we will all try to help you. Your Dad is feeling helpless at the moment, it will pass but it does take time. 

    LA