5 months later...

Hey all 

So i've posted on here quite a few times about my beautfiul mum who passed away after a really short diagnosis with primary lung cancer. I am five months on, and somedays were feeling a little easier to be honest, but this morning I had to go and collect her ashes for her burial tomorrow, and I honestly now feel like I am back right at day one.  I can't believe my mum can fit into a paper bag. 

I also cannot relate to anyone unless they have experienced this, I know that sounds really dramatic, but I am only 33, so I am the first person I know who has lost a parent, and I feel like there is an expectation that i should be getting on but i just don't know if can do this without her, i really don't. It feels suffocating :(

 

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  • Hi Newlife101,

    I'm very sorry to hear about your mum and how you're feeling - I just wanted to send a reply to say that you're not alone and we're always here for support if ever you need it. I can see you've had lots of helpful replies before and hopefully you will again now.

    The process of grief can naturally be very up and down. It's very much your own experience and so there should be no expectations to feel a certain way. I'm sure that eventually things will feel more manageable - just keeping taking things a day at a time.

    If ever you feel you'd like to explore options for support, have a look at Cruse - they offer various resources as well as a helpline.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Newlife101,

    I'm very sorry to hear about your mum and how you're feeling - I just wanted to send a reply to say that you're not alone and we're always here for support if ever you need it. I can see you've had lots of helpful replies before and hopefully you will again now.

    The process of grief can naturally be very up and down. It's very much your own experience and so there should be no expectations to feel a certain way. I'm sure that eventually things will feel more manageable - just keeping taking things a day at a time.

    If ever you feel you'd like to explore options for support, have a look at Cruse - they offer various resources as well as a helpline.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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