Losing both parents at young age

[Emily22]

Hi, I’m new to this, so I’m not really sure how this works.

I’m 25 and dealing with the loss of both my parents.

My dad died almost 4 years ago, and my mum October 2024. They were both sudden & very traumatic. I just can’t come to terms with their deaths. I feel so alone.

[Seaneen]

Hello @Emily22,

Thank you for bravely reaching out. I’m so sorry for the loss of both your parents.

You are not alone; sadly, we have many members who have experienced the loss of their parents. You may want to connect with @Brit, who recently shared their story of losing both their parents at a young age, too:

Losing parents

Hi, this is the first time I’ve written anything on here. I’m 23 and I’ve lost both parents, my mum passed unexpectedly 8 years ago and my dad passed unexpectedly last year. Last year I went to my dads the day before he passed and he wasn’t feeling very well at the time, I asked him if he wanted me to call 111 but he told me not too because he had this illness multiple times in the past and he didn’t think he needed us too. I told him to call me if he needed anything or if he wanted me to stay…

@Natalie44 has also experienced the loss of both their parents. They shared a bit about their experiences in this thread.

You might also want to explore our Online Bereavement Support, where you find our Grief Guide self-help platform, and how to access our Online Bereavement Counselling.

Please do keep reaching out and take care,
Seaneen

[Wekeepgoing]

You post what you want and someone will listen. You are not alone, i bet your parents are so proud of you. …getting out of bed and living. Just being you

[Brit]

Hello, I’m sorry your going through this❤️

I’m 24 and lost my mum in 2017 and my dad last year - both unexpectedly also.

I try to take each day at a time and talk to people about them. I’m sure you’re doing them proud!

You’re not alone in this and if I can help at all, let me know.

[Maisx]

Hello!

You’re not alone!

I’m 23 now, I lost my mum at 19 and my dad this year at 22 in January. It’s super tough navigating loss when you don’t feel ‘grown up’ yet. I feel like I have no safety net, no emergency contact, super alone and just in fear a lot of the time. It’s easy to feel alone especially when the direct people around you (friends and stuff) just can’t relate in anyway cos I feel it too but we’re not alone and unfortunately it does happen to people. I try my best to be strong because I know my parents would want me to have the best life possible and even when it’s hard I’m trying my best too and I’m sure you are too!

Stay strong and remember your never alone!!

[Emily22]

I am so sorry about the loss of both your parents. It’s nice to know that I’m not struggling alone. Thank you