I have been on auto pilot since the sudden loss of my dad. I am a mother hen by nature so it felt and still feels like the right thing to do, but I know I haven’t made space for my own grief. Even writing this I feel an overwhelming sense of guilt. I am the eternal optimist but I am finding it hard to find the light. The road ahead is long and my head is crowded by a sense of responsibility and duty. Grief is such a tangled experience, different for everyone, but if anyone else is navigating similar, I would love to hear about your journey. Posted with love and healing to all x
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Hello IvyK
I’m part of the Online Community team and I can see that you are new to the community - I’d like to thank you for bravely starting this thread and sharing how you are feeling. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Most community members have sadly experienced the death of a loved one and so will understand some of what you are going through.
I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support. In the meantime, you may wish to look at these Sue Ryder resources which might be helpful.
- Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
- Our Grief Coach text service, which sends you personalised text support via SMS
- Our free Online Bereavement Counselling which is held via video chat
- Our Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through.
I really hope you find the community helpful and a good source of support and I also hope you feel you can access more support should you need it.
Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.
Take care, Rhi
I completely relate to being on autopilot. I feel its my way of avoiding things whilst being able to get things done. But then when i do take a breather, the emotions and the low that comes feels very heavy. Grief is so hard to navigate, and always questionning if im doing the right thing. Dont feel guilty for how your finding your way through it