Overthinking the past

I lost my mum in may 2019 1 day before her 70th birthday. We were so close and she was the best mum and grandma we could of asked for. 
I feel I lived and have been living in a fog that I cannot get out of. Lives just lost its sparkle and things don't feel the same. 
My daughter was ill medically over the last few months of mums illness and I feel so guilty and sad I could not of been there more. 
She asked me 3 days before she died if this was the end? I could not answer her and changed the question. 
I was always so busy being a mum I feel so sad I did not have more time with her. 
Dreading Mother's Day

  • Hello Conny,

    I'm very sorry for your loss. It can't have been easy but you did the best you could and I'm sure your mum knew that. If you're finding things difficult Cruse bereavment care can offer support and may have some services available near you. 

    I hope you will be able to move forward in your own way and at your own pace.

    All the best,

    Moderator Anastasia

  • "Lives just lost its sparkle and things don't feel the same."

    This is exactly how I feel.

    I am certain your mum would have wanted you to be with your daughter during her illness. Because she's a terrific grandma! Please don't feel bad about that. You can't be in two places at once, and your mum would say be with your daughter.

    For Mother's Day, could you plan something special with your daughter, activites your mom would've enjoyed? Or would that be too painful?