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My mum died and I can't cope with the loss

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My mum died of liver cancer 9 months ago. I find each day unbearable and find it harder and harder. I can't sleep at night and break down all the time. I miss her so much and my life feels so empty without her. I have two children and I continue for their sake otherwise I wouldn't have the will to get out of bed each day as I feel so down. 

Does it get easier? because right now, it feels awful.

I keep thinking I need to tell mum this and remember she's gone and breakdown. I see people with their mothers and I envy them.

I feel so alone and helpless. Feel like part of me has died too and I struggle to get back up again.

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    I really know how u feel. My mum and best friend died 7 and half years ago now from ovarian cancer and although I put a brave face on all the time in front of family and workmates I still miss her so much. I know though that she would want me to be strong and carry on for my twin boys who were only 4 when she died. I hope she is looking out for us all and proud of all the things my brilliant son's have achieved......that makes me sad because she's missed out on so much. Please try to be strong for your children because your mum would want that I'm sure. My mum used to say when u died there would always be a part of u still here if u had children.....and I believe she lives on in me helping me to be as good a mother as she was. I promise you it does get easier and not so raw and you do get the strength to move on.xxxx
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    I really know how u feel. My mum and best friend died 7 and half years ago now from ovarian cancer and although I put a brave face on all the time in front of family and workmates I still miss her so much. I know though that she would want me to be strong and carry on for my twin boys who were only 4 when she died. I hope she is looking out for us all and proud of all the things my brilliant son's have achieved......that makes me sad because she's missed out on so much. Please try to be strong for your children because your mum would want that I'm sure. My mum used to say when u died there would always be a part of u still here if u had children.....and I believe she lives on in me helping me to be as good a mother as she was. I promise you it does get easier and not so raw and you do get the strength to move on.xxxx
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