Hi Jacqueline,

Sorry to hear about your mum.of course it doesnt matter that she was 82. My aunts and uncles are in their mid to late 80s and they havent slowed down at all.

My mum who was 74 died suddenly on the 14th june and it feels like I have had my heart ripped out. I took her to hospital for a day patient routine op and she never woke up. For reasons unknown she suffered a massive brain hemorrhage in the recovery room.

15 weeks down the line the pain of never seeing her again hasnt lessened once. I am in tears every day and am only just going back to work next week

This isn't going to be easy. The funeral isn't a magic day that it all feels ok after. In fact I suffered a breakdown the day after the funeral and am slowly trying to recover now.

You have been a fantastic daughter seeing your mum regularly and seeing her since her death. 

Wishing you all best on Friday x