It has been a busy few days with the funeral so haven’t logged on. the funeral went as well as it could go, the number of people was overwhelming (i have never been good with faces and names!!) but full of kind words and sweet memories about my mam.
i decided to go for a phased return to work today, setting some ‘ground rules’ a bit like yours @Tryingtokeepgoing told my manager i didnt want lots of questions about what happened, a bit like you my closest two colleagues ignored my rules but thats ok!! my manager also said there’s a way to “shut down” conversations i dont want to have which is proving wise advice.
@WhiteRose i listened to the griefcast podcast in which cariad lloyd says the “dead parents club” is one that everyone joins eventually, so my younger friends are still on the waiting list but like you older colleagues have been more comforting. as you say no fault of the 30s lot, its just that understanding. thank you for all the support, i hope you will be happy to know i have a long holiday in spain booked for a bitof R&R!
And @Mads123 I listened to the lion king in the morning, in honour of you and your dad, thanks to you both for keeping me company on a daunting day!
Big hugs to everyone on this thread. I am still feeling burnt out but less alone with your comments.. thanks for just “getting it" xx