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I lost my amazing mum last year after an incredibly brave 3 year battle.
I've been trying to finalise her estate but due to delays with the DWP it's still ongoing nearly two years later.
I am only now at the stage where I am having to think about getting rid of her belongings and am finding it so hard.
I know it needs to be done but I feel so guilty and that I am loosing her again.
Family members have been nagging me for months to get on with it but have offered no support or help.
They don't seem to care about the effect it has had on me and as a result things have become strained to the point that I lost my temper with them recently which is something I never normally do.
Hi, I just wanted to say you take your time & do it when you feel ready. My mum sent must of my dad's clothes to charity quite quickly but my sister has still got her husband's stuff 3 years on. My daughter& husband both passed ten days apart I won't even contemplate doing anything with my hubbys stuff but my son in law is nagging up my daughter's clothes within days! (But he has ulterior motivesI think)
Just take your time if you're not ready everyone can wait
Take care x
So sorry you’re having to go through this. I’m in a similar position, my lovely mum passed only 6 weeks ago and we lived together. I have two young boys and at some point will have to move into her room to make space for them and I’m already dreading it.
It helps that we did speak about it - she told me to do a car boot sale lol! Stick to your gut and do little bits here and there rather than one massive clear out. Sending lots of strength on this hard road ahead x
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