Grieving for my nana, is anyone else going through this?

Hi everyone, my Nana passed away peacefully on the 2nd May 2020 after a long battle with Bone Cancer, i was with her for the final 5 days of her life and was with her when she passed, my nana was a huge part of my life, not only was she my nana she was my mum, my dad, my best friend all rolled into one. Shortly after her passing my business became very succesful and i got thrown into working crazy hours everyday and still do, i find myself constantly thinking about her and when i finally get a moment to myself i sit and watch any videos and look at any pictures of her and tears stream down my face, ive gained about 3 stone because i think i comfort eat, i feel like i havent grieved properly because i threw myself into work and havent had any time to myself to grieve properly. I still feel as numb as i did when she passed away and often find myself wishing for her to come back. The pain is unbearable, if anyone else is going through this it would be nice to talk to somebody. 

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  • Hello Laura

    I'm sorry to hear that you lost your Nana last year. It sounds like it's been a very difficult time for you and it's understandable that you've maybe not given yourself the time and space needed to process some of the emotions and thoughts that you have. 

    Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. Sometimes it can help to talk to someone and I'd encourage you to get in touch with an organisation called Cruse. They are a bereavement charity that will be able to offer some counselling support to help you move forwards in your journey through grief. I know that we've many members here who have found bereavement counselling to be helpful. 

    I hope this helps. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Laura

    I'm sorry to hear that you lost your Nana last year. It sounds like it's been a very difficult time for you and it's understandable that you've maybe not given yourself the time and space needed to process some of the emotions and thoughts that you have. 

    Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. Sometimes it can help to talk to someone and I'd encourage you to get in touch with an organisation called Cruse. They are a bereavement charity that will be able to offer some counselling support to help you move forwards in your journey through grief. I know that we've many members here who have found bereavement counselling to be helpful. 

    I hope this helps. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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