Suicide

Coping with bereavement
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Some might not understand the relationships I’m going to explain, but my mum had me very young (16) she also ended up having my bother age 19 and taking on my auntie and uncle aged 21, I was 4, they were 8 and 10, we were raised together, my uncle who was 18 at the time, I was 14, took his own life, I’m 28 this year, I thought I was in that place now where I’m okay and I accept it etc etc, but something about it being 14 years ago when I was 14 is making me really struggle, i also lost my friend to brain cancer when I was 17 and my grandma 2 weeks later, I’ve since lost my grandad too a couple of years ago, other than my uncle which I was a mess when it first happened, all the rest I have dealt with very well if there is such thing, probably too well, is this just too much grief that has not been dealt with Properly coming to the surface? I don’t know what I’m expecting as a reply but I’m feeling confused and just sad, I’m just very good at ignoring that I actually am still sad

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Hello @Kb97,

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 many loses of family and friends. 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.

You might also want How long does grief last? | Bereavement Support | Sue Ryder

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