I’ve posted before about losing my wonderful Mum. Life is so hard without her. I feel like the heart has gone out of our home. It was her funeral yesterday and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. The family I have keep saying I’m doing well and coping but I’m on my own and I’m really struggling. Does anyone know if things will get better or will I feel like this forever. The smallest things set me off crying, especially if someone is nice to me. I end up a blubbering wreck. It’s been good to just write things out it helps. I’m also waiting for bereavement counselling which may be of some use. Has anyone tried it? Anyway thank you for letting me write this and a big thank you to anyone who reads is.
Hiya I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s heartbreaking, I know because I lost my mum 8 weeks ago and it was and still is the worst grief ever. I didn’t know how I was going to cope but all I can say is I take one day at a time, somedays I feel low but I go with it and do whatever I need to cope with the day. I found talking to a counsellor does help because you can really open up and not be judged.
Try to get out even if just for a walk , or meet a friend, or chat to a neighbour.
Do what feels right for you.
My mum was my best friend, and I really miss her not sure how i got through some of it, but took one step at a time minute by minute, hour by hour, and it does start getting easier.
Take care of yourself 
x
@Qwe thank you so much for your lovely words. They really helped. I’m so sorry about your Mum. I hope you are taking care of yourself and being kind to yourself. Between us all we’ll find a way to get through this, no matter how long it takes. Take care and be kind to yourself. I know how you are feeling. 
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mum. I lost my lovely mum a week ago and I am devastated. She was also my best friend. Trying to take it day by day but I’m dreading the funeral and can’t get my head around then trying to do life without her. Not much help to you I’m afraid, but I wanted you to know you’re not alone in how you feel.
I completely understand what you are going through. It’s so hard to lose a Mum, someone who loves you unconditionally and always has your back. I dreaded the funeral but with the help and support of family and friends I got through it and hopefully gave her the send off she deserves. All I can say is be kind to yourself, cry when you need to and remember your Mum loves you and always will. She’ll watch over you and we will both see our wonderful Mums again. Look after yourself and do what you need to do for you to help you cope. Give yourself time and space to grieve. Look after yourself
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Thank you. I know my mum wouldn’t want me to live in sadness and to make the most of my life. However it just feels meaningless right now without her in it to share my journey. We were incredibly close and I don’t have that same bond with anyone else, including my husband.
Don’t be too hard on yourself. You will never forget your Mum and all the love she gave you. I got myself through this minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. Don’t hold your emotions back as you’ll hurt more - believe me I know! Keep going and you will get through for your Mum. Be kind to yourself - only you know how you feel but talk if you need to or be alone if you need to. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Thinking of you