Hi all,
I recently lost a very close friend that I am in love with, she knew too and was in love with me also, sadly she was taken before her time on December 23rd, and I’m just not sure where to turn or what to even do really. I’ve lost loved ones in the past but nothing like this.
Hello @JoshP1,
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 friend. 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.
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
Hi there JoshP1
I can understand your feelings, just because they were a friend it does not mean the pain should be any less valid than if it were family. Take each day as it comes. It is very fresh right now but it will ease. How do i know?
This year i have lost a friend of 67 years, met her when we were 7 and i also lost my son of 50. Both shocking events. I have got to tomorrow which is important. They would want us to have tomorrow, it is difficult but their love and friendship was important to us. To feel nothing would be awful so grief is difficult because we want to be able to talk, chat, laugh with them for longer. I still talk to my friend, she doesn’t answer the same, but having known her for so long i can hear what she would have said.
Wish you peace soon
Hugs
X