Hi all,
I lost my sister on Sat night after her battle with cancer. She was 46. Ive never lost anyone so close before. When I was told, I cried. I went to see her and cried. But since then, I just feel numb. It is all I think about. It isnt affecting my life as such. I have a very nearly 3 year old who doesnt allow me to stop. Is feeling numb normal?? I just feel lost xx
Hi jellytot,
So sorry about losing your sister, I lost mine last month so I understand totally. Feeling numb is a normal part of grief. Can anyone help with your toddler to give you time to process your grief? It's ok to cry and no one can tell you how to grieve. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to process it all. It's tough losing a sibling, there's not much out there resource wise for sibling grief..when you're ready, I'd recommend Beyond Grief a book by Zoe Clarke Coates. Look after yourself, will pray fr u xx
Hi, I lost my 36year old daughter in September. Even though we knew it was coming, when she actually died the shock was terrible. The next week or ten days or so I was completely numb like you. My mind was completely on my daughter but also felt completely numb. So I guess it is "normal". Four and a half months on I don't feel that numbness now. Terrible sadness and I miss her so so much and at times just still can't believe she's gone.i wish it was a terrible dream and will wake to find it is. I hope your days slowly improve. X
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