On Feb 10th my beautiful mum was given 3-6 months and 5 weeks later she passed March 18th
I moved in with my son (a 2 bedroom flat) on the Weds before she passed bought my sons mattress over so he wasn’t on the sofa - I slept with my mum as my step dad has always slept in second bedroom (possibly why their marriage lasted for so long) since she passed I’ve been sleeping in her bed but tomorrow my son and I are moving home…. I feel so anxious about it part of me is scared when I come back it won’t feel like my mums place anymore as my step dad is moving into her room as it’s bigger….I’ve spoken to him about not moving her stuff but I know I have no right to say that….he will eventually have to move stuff but I feel sick about it….I still think I’m in disbelief about her going and I’m scared that when I go home it’ll hit me although I keep saying I couldn’t feel worse than I do now as yes disbelief but I also can’t stop crying and just want to stay in bed…….
is anyone in a similar situation - I’ve never known such intense sadness
Hi Cella88
I'm very sorry to hear of your mum's passing, it must be an awful shock. I'm sorry to hear that your stepdad has mentioned switching rooms which may make you feel displaced. It's early days and you are bound to feel a whole range of emotions. It will take a good while before you can learn to live with her not being around. I didn't say come to terms with it because I don't think it's something that you can come to terms with.
I'm sure that there will be lovely people in the group along soon to tell you their experiences and to give you support and advice. Until then, can I give you some links to bereavement support services. These are the links below,
Keep talking to your family about how you are feeling, they are probably feeling the same. Support each other and let them support you. I'm thinking of you at this sad time,
A x
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