I lost my mum suddenly 10 months ago and the grief is still very raw.
This week I have found out my mother in law has been given a terminal cancer diagnosis with around 2 years to live or less
I have been with my partner for 12 years and I am very close to his mum.
How do I cope with the loss of my own mother and dealing with this news?. I am trying so hard to support my partner too but I am still very fragile myself
It’s all too much to take. I don’t know where to turn to.
I have a young son who is only 1.5 years and I am trying to stay strong for him.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mum and now the news of your mother-in-law’s diagnosis. It sounds as though things are very difficult at the moment and you are feeling fragile and overwhelmed.
I’m sure someone will be along to offer their support. You might already be familiar with our other Online Bereavement Support services, but if not, you can find out more about our Online Counselling service, our Grief Coach text support service, and our Grief Guide self-help tools by visiting the link.
Our Anticipatory grief page talks about the feelings associated with grief in the days, months or years before someone dies. This is known as anticipatory grief, as you are grieving for someone who is still alive. These pages may help you to support your husband and yourself in the coming months.