Newly bereaved

My daughter had secondary bone cancer.  She suddenly died of a heart attack and left a daughter due to go to university and two boys.I am finding her death difficult to  bear.  I miss her so much.

  • Hello there

    I am so, so sorry to hear about your daughter.  I can't offer you any words of comfort, there are none to be had other than perhaps she is out of pain now.  Of course you're finding her death hard to bear.  You are her Mum and you brought her into this world... it's not the natural way of things.  And you'll be worrying about your grandchildren.  It's just so sad.

    What support do you have?  you will need to lean on someone.... Please don't try to take everything on yourself.  There is lots of help out on this forum in terms of links to information and the most wonderfully supportive "family" you'll ever find.... you just need to ask.

    I know it's hard to do, but please take care of yourself.  You will need all your strength to get through this, so be kind to you.

    Thinking of you

    Ruth x

  • Hello

    I am so sorry to read your post.  My heart feels your pain it is the just the worst thing that can happen to a parent the loss of their child whatever age they are.   You and your family now have to learn to live a new life without the physical presence of your beloved daughter.  The truth is that everyone hurts in different ways and it is so so hard to do.  My 35 year old son died  19 january 2017 from  bowel cancer and everyday for me is another day to get through without him.  I have a husband, 2 daughters, a daughter in law and a grandson and granddaughter and I love them all but there is a black space in my mind and heart which will never diminish, the pain will never go.  It is hard this life without him.  I can only say I send you and your family my love and hope you find comfort in talking about your daughter, looking as her photos and keeping the memories and stories alive.  My daughter in law had a baby girl after my son died which is such a bitter sweet joy and I am making a memory box and writing of my life and the stories of him growing up for her to read when she is old enough. 

    lesliex