Hi Tilly 

I'm so sorry about your Mum.
My lovely Mum also died  aged 68, in January just a few short months after diagnosis. It is the hardest thing that I've ever had to deal with, as like you, my Mum was my best friend.  So I do relate to how you are feeling. 

Like some of the other respondents to your post my Mum's death was relatively sudden, with only a few months between her diagnosis and death. And she had always been very healthy and active throughout her life, so the shock of this has been one of the hardest things to process 

Having got through the first few months what I would say is to try to take the time to sit with your grief and don't rush things, be kind to yourself and try to make room for a little self care, even if you don't feel like it. 

I try to remember that my Mum would want me to keep going and make the best of life, even though it will never be the same without her. It is hard I know...

I hope this helps a little. 
 

Hi Tilly 

I'm so sorry about your Mum.
My lovely Mum also died  aged 68, in January just a few short months after diagnosis. It is the hardest thing that I've ever had to deal with, as like you, my Mum was my best friend.  So I do relate to how you are feeling. 

Like some of the other respondents to your post my Mum's death was relatively sudden, with only a few months between her diagnosis and death. And she had always been very healthy and active throughout her life, so the shock of this has been one of the hardest things to process 

Having got through the first few months what I would say is to try to take the time to sit with your grief and don't rush things, be kind to yourself and try to make room for a little self care, even if you don't feel like it. 

I try to remember that my Mum would want me to keep going and make the best of life, even though it will never be the same without her. It is hard I know...

I hope this helps a little.