Hey, I lost my mum on the 8th January 2026 and her funeral is on the 10th feb. She passed away suddenly as she had sepsis. She only went into hospital for pain in the hip. I miss her so much, I had been my mums carer since I was 14 and I don’t know what to do anymore.
Abi
Hi Abi
I know exactly how you are feeling. I lost my Mum suddenly and unexpectedly last September. She went into hospital with breathing difficulties. Then it was discovered that she had sepsis and she passed away within 24 hours. I was also her carer for the last 20 years.
It is so difficult to fill that large hole that they leave in your life. After the initial shock wore off and I had sorted all the legal stuff, I found I had so much spare time on my hands I didn’t know what to do. So I tried to fill it. I go out as often as I can to be with others, and I have recently started volunteering. It all helped me, but don’t do anything until you are ready. It’s still very early days for you and you need time to grieve.
Take all the help you are offered, and turn to your friends and family for support. It is difficult but you will get through it even though it seems impossible right now.
One step at a time, one day at a time is all you can do. Look after yourself and keep posting on here, you’ll find lots of love and support here. I have.
Abi I am so sorry to hear your news and for your loss. This is an extremely difficult time for you so please give yourself all the time you need to grieve. Take whatever comfort you can from loved ones and familiar things, don’t put pressure on yourself to feel a certain way. I am sending love and good thoughts your way 