Nearly 8 weeks since mum died

Why on a beautiful sunny day does it feel worse that mum is not here. I've had some ok days with no tears but then you feel that you go backwards and I still can't believe that she's not here. When I was sitting at the computer yesterday, one of the lights flickered, I was on this site at the time, maybe it was mum saying, spending too much time on the laptop!

My dad says he's coping ok and he keeps himself busy in the garden and we went shopping together yesterday; I think the reason it's so hard to bear is also seeing him alone.

I carry mum's order of service with me at work, we had a slideshow of memories and it includes some of the photo's, she looked so beautiful, at every age, everyone says what a beauty she was, but they must also think I'm crazy carrying it around.

Not really sure why I'm posting today, I just feel so sad and miss my mum so much and now can't stop the tears, sorry I know I should be better but sometimes its just hard. 

 

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  • Hi Linda, i lost my gorgeous mum yesterday morning at 3.40am and i dont know how i am going to continue with my life. I am 48/single/no children/no brothers or sisters. I have been living and caring for my mum since her diagnosis in March in my childhood family home. She has a labrador called Charlie and i have a Shih tzu called Louie and we are all together the 3 of us today just wandering around the house. The pain is unbearable and i have not stopped crying hardly since she went.......god only knows what i will do. I keep picking up her clothes and smelling them and i know it is so unhealthy but cant help myself....where are you in the UK? Do you have a family of your own? Sending you a heartfelt hug from someone who is a stranger but connected to you emotionally today.xxx

     

  • Alibags, do not worry about smelling your mum's clothing; there is nothing wrong with that.  You should do whatever gets you through the day; these early days are bad enough without making yourself feel guilty about what makes you feel a connection to your mum.    I am a dog person and know how much dogs love their owners and of course do not understand what has happened.  Be kind to yourself and do whatever helps you and the doggies grieve together.    Please do keep in touch here if you have no close friends to give you love and support.  It is hell and you should do whatever gives you any comfort.  Annie

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  • Alibags, do not worry about smelling your mum's clothing; there is nothing wrong with that.  You should do whatever gets you through the day; these early days are bad enough without making yourself feel guilty about what makes you feel a connection to your mum.    I am a dog person and know how much dogs love their owners and of course do not understand what has happened.  Be kind to yourself and do whatever helps you and the doggies grieve together.    Please do keep in touch here if you have no close friends to give you love and support.  It is hell and you should do whatever gives you any comfort.  Annie

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