Hi, I’m a long term visitor first time writer on the site. My beautiful funny mum passed away in May at only 56 after battled SCLC with brain mets. She fought so hard and was so brave and I will forever cherish and admire her strength. Her final days are all just a blur because so much happened in such a short period of time I don’t think I fully processed what was happening properly at the time. I’ll be doing a normal everyday task when another memory comes flooding back and I burst into tears at the sadness it brings me. I know my grief is still very new and raw but will these fits of tears ever go away? The slightest smell or song sets me off and I’m just overwhelmed and want to be left alone. I’ve recently returned to work after having months off to help care for mum and it feels day by day I’m slowly getting a little bit of my old self back. How long will I feel this sadness for? Does it really get easier over time or is that something that people just say to make you feel a little better
