Hi, I’ve never really posted on something like this before but I thought I’d try because I don’t really know what else to do.

My mother died of cancer when I was a teenager, her 5 year anniversary will be next month. I’ve had severe mental health issues ever since she died and it’s only getting worse. I have no way of coping and the idea of her being gone completely and forever is something I can’t fathom. When I was younger I just continued with life because I couldn’t really think it through but now everything is hitting me full force and I feel so lonely. My dad recently remarried and his wife’s presence is like a constant reminder of my mother’s absence.

I don’t know if this can help but I just thought maybe talking to people who’s been through similar things might help.