Anniversary

Losing a parent
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It’s the 5 year anniversary of losing my Mom today and I feel lost and alone. I couldn’t grieve at the time as I was having to care for my Dad who has Vascular Dementia and my disabled husband has PTSD and made me feel guilty for being upset (as it wasn’t all about him).

Her death was so sudden and I know she is pain free and at peace but I still can’t grieve. Today I wanted to go and spend some time alone but my husband has engineered it so I can’t get out to do that!

It’s her birthday on 16 December and I feel everything is piling up on me.

How does everyone cope with anniversaries?

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I’m sorry you are feeling this way. I am approaching the 1st anniversary of my Dad’s passing (early December). To be honest I’m not sure how I’ll be. I think I will try to approach it as a normal day and have a few “comfort” things to hand such as my favourite foods, hobbies, cosy blankets. I may even celebrate my Dad some way by watching one of his favourite films or something.