Life changes after loss

June 9th was a year since I lost my wonderful Mum to breast cancer. It really has been the worst time and I am very proud of myself for getting through it, I know she would be too. I feel as though my perspective on life has changed. When she died my job felt pointless and I wanted to be closer to my family and friends, and live a quieter life. Those feelings have definitely stuck with me, it’s changed me. Myself and my partner (we have no kids) are considering making the move to a different location, we have been for a while. I’m wondering what changed for you after the loss of a loved one? Did your perspective shift and priorities change? Did you move somewhere else? I’d be really interested to hear how others have adjusted to their new life without their loved one.

Parents
  • Hey. 

    It's been almost 11 months since I lost my Mum, also to breast cancer. 

    It's been the hardest time and I'm still really struggling with it, my grief is very intense. 

    But like you, it's changed my whole outlook on life. I used to really care about brands and material things and what people thought of me. I no longer care for such things. I quit a job I hated. I don't spend time with people who don't add value to my life. I've realised how short and precious life is.

    X

Reply
  • Hey. 

    It's been almost 11 months since I lost my Mum, also to breast cancer. 

    It's been the hardest time and I'm still really struggling with it, my grief is very intense. 

    But like you, it's changed my whole outlook on life. I used to really care about brands and material things and what people thought of me. I no longer care for such things. I quit a job I hated. I don't spend time with people who don't add value to my life. I've realised how short and precious life is.

    X

Children
No Data