I lost my husband of 48 years 50 years together on the 16th December 2020 and after an 8 week illness 7 weeks later I also lost my mum this was during the severe restrictions with Covid so couldn’t see anyone or get help. I’ve always felt I couldn’t give them a proper funeral and the send off they deserved. I also don’t think I had time to really register my husbands passing or grieve before my mum passed I’m a single child so faced it alone my 2 children were supportive by phone but live a distance away. I have these awful days still where songs he loved will set me off. I wonder if it will ever get any better
Hello @Robyn3 ,
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 wondering if things will get better. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband and your mum. 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.
- Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
- Our Grief Coach text service, which sends you personalised text support via SMS
- Our free Online Bereavement Counselling which is held via video chat
- Our Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through.
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