Today is 1 week since I lost my Mum to liver cancer. The first Monday in my life where I don’t have a Mum.
Where did the last 7 days go? I think I spent the first two days in shock and I might still be in shock now, who knows?!
My Mum was beautiful, strong and always had mischief twinkling in her eye
She spread laughter and happiness wherever she went and touched so many lives - way more than she ever realised.
I had a friend over this evening who also recently suffered a loss - her Dad. We talked about what an absolute privilege it was to care for them and in exactly the way they wanted because we knew them so well. I am so grateful I got the opportunity to care for my Mum as she cared for me.
Losing her is more painful than I could have ever imagined but how lucky I was to have her as my Mum
@stardust2023 The first week is a massive milestone without a loved one. You’re measuring that time without them in minutes & hours. I think it’s because you can say things like: This time last week they were still here. When you’re over that threshold, it feels different somehow. My Dad died 10 months ago today & when I woke up the day after, I thought I don’t have a Dad anymore. Time has gone really quickly but part of me has been left behind on that day. You’re right in what you say about being lucky to have them. I hope you find strength from somewhere in the coming weeks & months. Take care
I completely understand what you mean when you say part of you has been left behind, I feel exactly the same way. Things can never be as they were after such a great loss.
Was many years since my mum died.
But was very tough time as it is after having lost my husband.
But don’t forget ever good and bad as I wasn’t a close relationship but had to be her carer.
Even as a child.
