My  mum died 4 weeks ago after being diagnosed in Autumn 15 ...although she was 80 she was very fit and active.I was with her when she was diagnosed and in the following months did all I can to help her and my dad ,the last few weeks before she died I was there every day and on the day she left us I stayed with my dad whilst up and the funeral home came to take her away.

My husband is off work long-term and I am in a new job which I love but has it's pressures.

I only took 4 days when my mum died and have just pulled some holiday forward as the last few weeks by the time Friday comes my stress level are increasingly high.My mum was my closest friend and I miss her very much ...I guess it's all about living without someone that you always turned to...