Returning to work

Losing a parent
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I lost my mum 3 weeks ago today. I’m returning to work this Tuesday. Why does it seem to make losing my mum so real? Like so final?
Anyone else feel like this?

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3 weeks ago i lost my partner. I had two weeks off work as we dont get paid compassionate so had to for the money go back. Its helped keep ny mind busy and occupied and also keeps me from the pub as ive hit drinking loads. It might you x

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I lost my darling mam on 14th August, she was taken into hospital on 23rd july, I have been off work since & can’t see a return to work date
Hope you cope ok with your return :broken_heart: xx

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I know what you mean - the fact that everyone else carries on like normal when our normal is changed forever. Nothing seems like it will be truly okay ever again.

And going back to work is like accepting that it’s over and that you have to go back to this ‘new normal’

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Hi the first week back wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated at all. I ended up being off unwell the second week with a chest infection that I couldn’t clear myself and I felt very run down. I returned last week and even though I’m struggling at times with sleep I can say that I am starting to feel more like myself again.
The grief sometimes does hit you hard. My feelings can change in a split second. But I do feel it’s good to be surrounded by others.

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I am still off work, sick note expires on 6th October, but honestly, I can’t see me returning then, I can’t comprehend the pain I feel, but the world is still spinning!

I opened her fingerprints today, done at my request by the undertaker, I thought I was doing ok (ish), Jesus, the pain to see her fingers in print!!, not strong enough to open her hair cutting, omg the pain is so real!!

Apologies if I have brought anyone further down than this pit we are in!

Hugs all round

Jean x