I lost my niece back in 2022 and it’s been really hard! My sister found it so hard and got very depressed and sadly she ended up losing her life in 2024 in December. Now I’m finding it hard not only grieving my niece. And having someone to talk to. I’m now grieving my sister! Even tho she was my sister she was my best friend and we FaceTimed/ messaged everyday, there wasn’t a day we didn’t! I feel like I’m lost and I’m trying to keep my head up because I have 2 kids that depend on me but it’s so hard. I took on my work so I was out the house but even that I find hard. I go to work but it’s so hard being there but I just have to time of my kids and not of myself. She as 28 years old when she died and her daughter my niece passed just as she was coming at the end of her pregnancy. I think it would be nice to have someone to talk to that kinda feel the same as me and is in a similar boat
Hello @donna8606,
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 niece and your sister. 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 at: https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support//experiencing-loss/sibling
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,
Alex