Hey newlife101,

My condolences. I've lost someone recently too. That was fast also from diagnosis to death. It's hard because it's shocking and overwhelming. But you do get over the shock, then you start the grief process. Those grief stages each take time but it WILL get easier. Of course, a late funeral date doesn't help...you feel stuck in limbo, the thought of your Mom not at rest is unsettling. 
 

The month you're waiting, allow yourself to grieve. There are good therapists on betterhelp, it's an affordable app, you can facetime or email your therapist daily if you want. If you want to return to work, maybe ask your boss if you can return part-time because you're struggling with emotions right now. But having a simple daily routine is very important, whatever that is, stick to it. And distract yourself: movies, books, drawing, walks, writing a journal, doing an online class. Anything. 
 

Time will feel as if it's passing slowly. Hang in there. The funeral will come and then you'll say goodbye, have closure, move forward. 
 

We all die. Whatever time we have, we should live life well. Life is about spending time with loved ones, having good experiences and making the most of everything this planet offers us. If you live your life well, just know your Mom will see and feel that, all that good energy will pass to her. 
 

You'll be in better emotional place by late Summer. I promise you. Each week that passes after the funeral, it will get a little bit easier. Trust me. 
 

Take care. 
Be easy on yourself. 

Hey [@Janey4]‍ 

Firstly, I want to say thank you. Your post made me feel a little more optimistic, and a little less heavy hearted than I did before I read it! I found it very comforting. 

I am fortunate that I have already been in therapy around other things, so I have a bit of a foot forward in that regard and even having the one session between the passing of my mum, and now has helped. 

I am sorry to hear about your loss, but you sound incredibly strong, and inspirational with your mindset, and I know that will have such a wonderful effect on those around you who are also grieving. It has genuinely opened my eyes as to those who have supported me and not pretended this isn't happening. I have found friends that have not been there for me another thing to cope with, as I wasn't expecting that.

Wishing you lots of love and luck xx

Hey [@Janey4]‍ 

Firstly, I want to say thank you. Your post made me feel a little more optimistic, and a little less heavy hearted than I did before I read it! I found it very comforting. 

I am fortunate that I have already been in therapy around other things, so I have a bit of a foot forward in that regard and even having the one session between the passing of my mum, and now has helped. 

I am sorry to hear about your loss, but you sound incredibly strong, and inspirational with your mindset, and I know that will have such a wonderful effect on those around you who are also grieving. It has genuinely opened my eyes as to those who have supported me and not pretended this isn't happening. I have found friends that have not been there for me another thing to cope with, as I wasn't expecting that.

Wishing you lots of love and luck xx