I really miss my mum

Last April we lost my mum to a very severe type of cancer and I feel like nothing is getting easier. She loved Christmas a lot and it seemed awful without her. I think about her everyday and all I want to do it talk to her about it as I just to talk to her about everything. Being just 14 it's affected me massively and I was wondering if things will ever get easier...

  • Hi Lucy,

    I am new to this forum and was just browsing through the site when I read your post. My heart breaks for you and can’t imagine how hard things must be for you at the moment. In the hope that more people see your post and can offer you advice or help, can I suggest that you put your post in the section ‘Coping with Loss’ under Talking about Cancer. At the mo, your post is in ‘Practical Matters’ and I am worried your post is not getting seen. 

    Please don’t feel alone, you are right to flag up that you are missing your mum and I am hoping people will reply with advice.

    xxxxxx

  • Hello Lucy14

    I wanted to post a reply to you to say how very sorry I was to read about your Mum. It's never easy to lose someone you love and even more so when you're so  young. I'm sure it's been an incredibly difficult time for you. Well done for being brave enough to reach out for support. 

    You mention that you feel as if nothing is getting easier. It's natural that you want to talk about your Mum. Have you seen a counsellor? I think it's something that you might find helpful. You could have a look at this website called Hope Again. They also have details of a freephone number on their website that you can call to speak to someone. 
    You might also be inerested in looking at a site called RipRap which is specifically a site for young people. They have a forum where you'll be able to connect with others your age who have lost a parent to cancer. 

    I know that it may feel difficult but do talk to an adult close to you and let them know how you're feeling. I don't know if you're able to talk to your Dad, an Aunt or Uncle, maybe your Grandparents. If you don't feel able to talk to them then speak to one at school. Either your form teacher or a support worker. 

    I hope that some of this information helps Lucy. It does get easier as time goes on but it also helps to talk to someone. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator