Hi there,
I lost my aunt nearly a week ago, she was diagnosed with stage 4 womb cancer which was very aggressive. Since the diagnosis she suffered on for 3 months after until sadly gaining her wings.
I hurt so much because she was not just an aunt she was like a second mother to me, she was there every step of my life - even holding my hand when I brought my daughter into the world.
I have a young daughter who is soon to be 3, and my Aunt absolutely adored her, as did my daughter adore her. I don’t know how to explain that auntie neice won’t be around anymore?
I sat with her while she slowly passed and I do feel some sort of comfort in that, I know I need to remember that she is no longer in pain but it’s just so hard, I feel utterly heartbroken - like a big weight is pushing down on me and I just can’t stop thinking about all the memories and the last moments.
Does this get any easier?
xx
Hi Cat992, I was just wondering how you are healing? I know it’s so hard, here if you need a stranger to talk to.
x
Hi Cat992 & Carnation96 ...i run that exact question through my head a million times a day along with the other "what ifs" and "i wonders" .... I lost my precious MUM 2weeks before Xmas & ill openly honestly say - I'm still at the painful raw stage..i cant see any healing in sight or even easing ...I fully understand & connected straight away to what you both have said x x
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