Right or Wrong

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This Friday is Grandma's funeral. It's been a long 2 weeks. Now I am not going to the crematrium, I can't face it and my goodbye will be at her funeral. My Dad is understanding about this but my Aunt called me a coward. I was taken back by her words. She also added both her children are going and so will my brother, which I understand, but I dont want to go. I can't understand why she can't see this and not understand my feelings.

Today she and my cousin Hannah went to see Grandma, she looked peaceful. They keep asking me to go along and see her. I dont want that. I saw her suffer for 4 weeks and I feel her soul is gone now, it's just her body. I feel like I am being forced into these things. I can't and won't do it. I am right or wrong. Is this normal or strange?

I didn't see my Bampy or Nana after they died, maybe because I was only 11 when Bampy died and 17 when Nana died. I understood death then and now. I know they are all in a better place and it''s just their bodies now. Knowing Grandma looked peaceful is lovely, all pain free and back with Bampy. I can't do it.

I am a coward? Any thoughts would be good right now.....

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Youre not a coward at all.You want to remember her as she was.Everyone is different in what they want to do.I dont know why your Aunt has to be so nasty...maybe its her grief though.Stand by your own convictions.Thats the brave thing.HUGS xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi you are not a coward but very brave to be doing what is best for you, it is not up to your aunt and if your dad is ok with it then fine.

    I agree with Jan, think it could be her grief showing, but she should'nt be being like this with you.

    You remember your grandma as the wonderful person she was, and no one can take away our beautiful memories we have of our loved ones.

    You are right and certainly not stange you go with what you believe in.

    I went to see my mum and it still haunts me, it was'nt my wonderful mum laying there, just a wax body with too much make up on . I know alot of people get comfort from going to see there loved ones but like you I felt her soul had all ready gone to a better place.

    Will be thinking of you tomorrow, and you stick to what is right for you.

    Love and hugs,

    Pam xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi, I have only just read this post. I hope Friday went smoothly and your Aunt began to understand your reasons for not going.

    I also agree it is probably her grief effecting what she says etc. You have to make the right decision for yourself, its a hard time for everyone but people cope and deal with it in different ways, and if you felt this was the right thing to do for you then your wish should be respected.

    Thinking of you

    Lucy xx

     

     

     

     

     

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi there

    I don't think there is a right or wrong in what you choose to do, and I am sure your Grandma would have approved of you making your own decision.

    Don't have any regrets

    My Mum went to see her Dad when he died and she always wished that she hadn't gone.

    Do what you feel is right,

    Hope everything went smoothly at the funeral

    Hugs Suw

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