I lost a childhood friend very suddenly and violently.

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We had been very close as young people and have many, many memories of him.

I feel very afraid of the future and I still struggle with the idea that he is dead even though I attended the funeral several weeks ago.

We had not been close for a long time but I feel terrible that I wasn’t there for him as it was clear he had been struggling for a long time.

I don’t know what i can do to help myself feel better.

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Thank you for sharing this with the community @S1066 :blue_heart:

I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your childhood friend in a sudden and violent way. Regardless of not having been close for a long time, it sounds incredibly painful. It’s really normal to still be struggling to accept that someone has died, no matter how long ago the funeral was.

I’m sure that someone will be along to offer their support. In the meantime, you might want to look at some of Sue Ryder resources which can help you to cope with your grief.

I really hope you find the community to be a support to you too. Please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone :blue_heart:

Take good care,

Harriet