I lost my mum in April, she had vascular dementia and in many ways I felt I had been losing her for many months prior to her death. We knew she was at end of life stage about 2 weeks before she died. I lost my dad 2 months ago. Although he was 93, his death was sudden. As their only child, dealing with arrangements, officialdom etc. has fallen to me. As dad was in rented accommodation, I had to clear his bungalow within 6 weeks. I am sleeping at night, but if I sit down to watch TV, or listen to music, I find myself dozing off during the day. I don’t know how common this is, or how to deal with it.
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Sleep is a great escape. You’re recharging. No matter how old we are, when out parents are gone, we feel old, orphaned and alone. We no longer have unconditional love from anyone.
I am so sorry. It’s a tough road to travel.
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I do this as not sleeping very well( hubby passed 5 weeks ago)i know eventually it will get better,just have to get on with it.