Hi everyone
I have just lost my mum on the 28th to a renal carcinoma that had spread to the liver, lungs and bones. I am only 24 years old and my brother 22. My mum honestly used to do everyone for the both of us and was our best friend who we shared everything with. I honestly don't know how i am going to carry on with out her, the world and my future now seems so dark and frightening. I just wondered if there were any younger people on here who have also experienced loosing a parent at such a young age who could offer some guidance and support.
Thank you
Jodie xx
Dear Jodie
Im not young by any means. However losing a loved one devastates us all. And when it happens age truly isn't that which defines us. I have no guidance for you although some find counselling helpful. I just let the process of grief work in its own way. I allowed myself to cry - sometimes howling like a wolf- as well as just looking into space feeling totally numb. The rest is just going about ones life zombie fashion until one day some kind of meaning enters into our being no matter how small or insignificant. Bereavement is a slow, painful and gradual process to experience and no expert in the world has a magic cure. I've been bereaved for just over a year and although I function in this world I know I'll never be the same person. Yet a person who can survive and who knows, finds another worthwhile future.
Love and Light
Geoff
Hi Geoff
thank you so much for your words, I can really relate to the zombie like fashion at the minute. Nothing compares to the pain of loosing a loved one!! I do hope that one day I do find happiness again and that my future will not be as dark and sad as i am thinking it will be. I am truly sorry that you are suffering as I am, I wish you all the best in your grieving and healing process
jodie xx
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