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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: Tough times [View all]cilla4progress
(25,997 posts)8. Blessings, Irishman!
Boy, that's the nightmare, isn't it?
I was an "orphan" by the age of 43. The holidays are still the worst. I can relate to that feeling in the morning before you are fully conscious and aware of your new "normal".
I hope you can nurture a support system. I know it takes a lot of work and can be demoralizing.
For me, helping others helps to give me a sense of purpose and meaning.
Do you have resources you can depend on, Irishman? You know you always have us here - motley, though we may be!
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I feel so bad for you. I lost my mom over 30 years ago, I was 39 I still cry sometimes
Walleye
Nov 2021
#2
After several calls from Hospice, I finally called them 6 months after the death of my Mom.
beveeheart
Nov 2021
#24
I don't blame myself...but just question whether she could have fought back.
Drunken Irishman
Nov 2021
#29
I went through a similar situation, my mom passed three months ago, my dad many years ago
Escurumbele
Nov 2021
#25
Thank you. It was a long time ago. Daily life is easier, but I still tear up at times. I hope
GPV
Nov 2021
#60
You know, the grief never goes away, but trust me, son, you learn to live with it because...
NNadir
Nov 2021
#46
I, too, had to make the decision to put my mom in hospice. She lasted two weeks. She passed on 7
alwaysinasnit
Nov 2021
#49
Awwwww, sweetie, I'm so sorry about this. So sorry about this struggle you have to face.
calimary
Nov 2021
#55