How to move on

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I’ve lost my mum and dad within 2 years of each other and today I completed on the sale of their house. My feelings are all over the place, it was my childhood home with so many memories and they both passed away in the house.
I don’t know how to feel, I feel guilty for selling, what if they’re disappointed in me? This is driving me mad today!!

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@Shelly67
Losing both parents and your childhood home is a huge life point, so your emotions will be all over the place. I expect your parents would be very proud of you that you have coped with everything you have had to deal with. They will want the best for you and know that the practicalities have to move on. They will be part of who you are still, regardless. Try not to torture yourself. Recognise how much you’ve been through and achieved.

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Thank you, I know you’re right it’s just hard. I just hope in time it’ll get easier xx♥️

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Shelly67
I’m sure you have hard decisions to make.
Your parents i’m sure have been guiding you through it and wiil be proud of how you’ve coped. Keep talking to them as i’m sure
you have it helps and don’t hold back the tears you’ll feel better.
Take care :heart:

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Aww thank you, I talk to them all the time, it is comforting to think they can hear me. I hope I’ve done them proud. Just miss them so much xxx

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Hello Shelley - I’m glad I found your post. I know how you feel - I don’t have any answer but I understand. I sold my parents house last year - kept it empty for four years - deliberating - live there/sell/ live there/sell and so on. Even on the morning of completion I wanted to pull out. And now.six months on I’m still not convinced I did the right thing.

I’m sure our parents want what’s best for us - but in the midst of grief and regret it’s hard to make your way in life. I’m thinking of you as you navigate the days ahead.

Take care
Alison

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Hi Alison, I’m sorry you’re going through this too. The decision wasn’t mine to make, it went through probate and I have brothers who wanted their share.
We have our memories and nobody can take them away. Take care xx♥️