I don't even know

Not posted for a while.

Mum passed away 21st September 2017. Lung cancer in both lungs and 3 brain tumours. The Dr said they think it was a bleed on her brain.

I lived with my mum as it was but became her fill time carer at the start of August. Ive recently gone back to work.. and my job is a carer in a care home. I use to love going to work but now I dread it. Everything reminds me of looking after mum.

I feel like I'm walking around in a daze. I'm hardly sleeping. I'm depressed. I've noticed I'm extremely moody and I can't snap out of it.

I'm so stressed as well. I'm fighting with the council to keep the house. They don't want me here because it's 2 bedrooms. I don't feel like it's properly hit me about mum because of this.

My dad is getting married on Saturday. I really don't want to go. Him and my mum got a divorce 5 years ago. I like his wife to be but I don't agree with the massive age gap and find it strange.

I also find it strange that you don't automatically get offered professional support when you lose a parent. You have to go seek it. Which i don't feel like doing but that's beside my point.

I have the smallest family ever. I have my dad and my aunty. That's it. So me and my mum were always close. I'm not saying this for attention or being dramatic but I don't actually see the point in living? Everything is just ***.

 

  • Hello zoelouisee,

    I'm so sorry to hear about your mum, what an incredibly difficult time this must be for you. On behalf of everyone here at Cancer Chat, please accept our sincere condolences.

    You might want to have a look at this page on coping with grief, when you find a moment, and I hope this can help you to find ways to deal with your loss.

    Stay strong and just remember, we're always here if you need a chat.

    Warm wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Zoe ... hold on in there hunny ... don’t give up ... wer here if you need a shoulder ... your not alone ... wer here if ever you need to talk .... I’m sure your mum will be looking over you ... sending you a big hug ... Chrisie ️

  • Hi Zoe.... Wow you have so much going on in your life, I'm not surprised you're in a daze. Firstly you have to give yourself time, the grieving process can take a long time, the only thing I can promise you, is that it will get easier. The feeling of loss never really goes, but you just learn to live with it, and you will be able to smile at your memories. Maybe you could contact citizens advice about approaching the council, it seems really harsh to start hustling you out of the house so. Soon, they have to find you somewhere to go.. Citizens advice will help...Lastly although I know it'll be hard to attend your dads wedding, if you can do it, go. You will make your Dad happy I'm sure, and age really doesn't matter. If they love each other, I bet you'll feel better if you go. You need to be around family, get some support from your Dad. Chin up x