Recently lost my aunt, just a couple of weeks ago. We didn’t see each other all the time but we are a close big family and she has been in my life ,since I was born, for 30 odd years. I feel like everyone around me expects it not to be affecting me because it’s not like we seen each other everyday/week/month. But we seen each other at birthdays, celebrations etc throughout the year, spent Christmases together, new years. She was a big part of my growing up. I just feel like they think I’m being overdramatic. Im the only cousin to go in and see her on her death bed too. I’m the youngest out of all the cousins too. I sometimes feel like I feel things a lot deeper than other people. Just need to know I suppose that my grief is valid
Hello @piscespixie,
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 aunt. Your feelings are totally valid; your aunt has been a presence throughout your entire life and that’s a big thing to lose. 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.
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Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
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Our Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through.
You might also want to [LOOK IN THE SIGNPOSTING AND RESOURCES DOCUMENT FOR SOMETHING IF RELEVANT]
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,
Seaneen
She is lucky you cared so much for her. No one should try to tell another how to feel. Be kind to yourself