Lost both my parents

[Seaneen]

Hello @Yellow3,

Thank you for reaching out. I’m so sorry for the loss of both your parents. I’m glad you have the support of your partner’s family and I really hope you find the community to be a support to you, too.

You’re mentioned that you’re looking to connect with others in similar situations so I wanted to share a few threads with you which you may wish to read, or join in posting on.

@Hay1 recently posted this thread, where other members who have sadly lost both parents shared their experiences:

Griefing my parents

Finding the loss unbearable…miss them so much and sorting their possessions is horrible… all feels like a nightmare

@PlaDeCorals lost both their parents very close together and talks about how they’re feeling here:

Recently lost both my parents

It’s taken me quite a lot of courage to write here. I recently lost both my parents, within 4 months of each other, and I feel slightly paralysed in terms of daring to let myself feel my grief. My mum and dad had been married for 66 years, were truly authentic to themselves to the end, and were intrinsically linked to everything in my life. I feel that life has become so pointless without them. My dad had cancer and long Covid, and fought a heroic battle right to his last breath. My mum seem…

Please do keep reaching out - you are not alone.

Take care,
Seaneen