my mum died roundly 4 years ago, 3 days after christmas. i am a 16 year old girl. i have found that my mums death has made me a stronger person each day. i go through tasks thinking "my mum would be so proud" and just thinking that makes me want to try harder at things in life. because her life was cut so short, and she wasn't able to see me grow up and do teenage stuff, i hope she watches down on me now and is happy with the person i have become. there are some days when i miss her so much, but i just think of all the positive memories i have with her. i felt the need to share this as i find it hard to express my emotions with my friends and family. i hope all the people grieving out there find there something that makes them happy.