Its been 10 days since my lovely mum has passed away. The funeral was held and now we have a gaping hole in our family. The thing is mum was so ill for 6 months before she passed that I felt like I lost her then. I have been very busy planning the funeral and also moving home and I guess I have been filling voids. Will the power of the grief hit me one day and nearly wipe me off my feet? I thought I would cry more, I thought I would collapse at her funeral and not cope but I have done. I am really worried about my reactions as I just seem to be getting on with things at this stage and I am terrified of a massive crash at some point. If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated.
Sally xxx
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