Losing my mum

My mum passed away 5 weeks ago. She had ovarian cancer.

This week has been the worst week for me, I've felt really emotional and in pain of grieving for my mum. For her age she was so young and i'm in my early 20s. I'm struggling, I feel so lonely even when I'm busy with work or if I'm around family or talking to other relatives and friends. I miss my mum so much and it really hurts. My mum was my bestfriend, and she still is even though she's no longer here. 

I'm waiting for a appointment to see a bereavement counselor.

I understand that people deal with grief differently. What kind of things do you do, on the days you feel low? Maybe this can be helpful with my own personal life

Thank you

  • I find doing things that my mum used to enjoy helps me feel closer to her and at the same time feel like I’m doing something for her. For me it’s gardening and listening to her favourite songs while I do cleaning etc, little things that can keep her with me but don’t keep me stuck in dark thoughts. I hope this is of some help, taking time to be present in your grief is important, I made the mistake of blocking mine out for the first few months and it hit me hard recently. It’s natural and there’s no linear path through it but with time I hope you can gain some relief x