I lossed my sister Alison on the 23rd September 2025 she had a massive bleed on the brain no warning signs nothing. She was only 65yrs old her husband had dropped her off at the pub to meet her friend at 5.30 she started to feel a little unwell her friend brought her home she was sick when she got out of the car went into her house where she collapsed and started to have a seizure and basically that was it. She was txting my other sister on the Sunday morning as they were due to go on holiday The following Friday saying she was not beach ready she did not see the end of the day. They is 5 girls now only 4 of us left we are all heartbroken how can Alison be drinking wine one minute then pass away the nxt. I am really struggling to cope with her passing not really sleeping I am just getting through each day my mind is like a washing machine going round and round trying to get answers to the questions but might never get them. I am still of work and feeling guilty for how long I have been off but I am mentally and physically exhausted. Don’t know how to cope with this pain.
Hello @Paula62,
Thank you for so bravely reaching out. I’m so sorry to hear about Alison.
You are not alone. You might want to connect with @Jeannie6. They recently posted this thread where she shared her experiences of losing her sister. You may understand some of what each other are going through.
You might also want to read our Losing a sibling support page. It will talk you through some of what you’re feeling and how to cope.
The community is here for you, whether you want to chat, ask advice or just get something off your chest.
Take care,
Seaneen