How to Deal with the Death of a Mother
Life is full of surprises; both good and bad. The biggest surprise of my life came fifteen years ago when my mother passed away. Dealing with her death was the hardest thing to do, but I managed to get through it.
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Acceptance is a major part in dealing with the death of a loved one. A person has to realize what has happened and not try to live in a fantasy world. Don't pretend your mom is on vacation, because this will only make things harder.
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Talk to someone about how losing your mom has made you feel. Don't shut people out, because this will only lead to depression.
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Do whatever it takes to keep your mom alive in your memory. Remember the good times and know and believe that someday you will be reunited. Don't ever let anyone tell you that this life is it.
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Spend lots of time with people who love and care about you. They will be your comfort and shoulder to cry on if things get hard. Never be ashamed to grieve over the loss of your mother.
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Finally, don't ever let anyone tell you to get over it. We are all different and we all grieve in different ways. It may take years for you to finally accept that your mom is gone. It took me almost ten years to accept the fact that I wouldn't see my mom again in this lifetime. Today, I am happily married and have children of my own. I owe everything I have to God!
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Tips & Warnings
Remember life does go on and no matter how hard it is, you can never stop living!
Don't isolate yourself from the world!
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My mother passed away May 7th a week before Mother's Day. She has been dealing with various illnesses since January and I was with her all the time. In and out of hospital and nursing homes for rehab. She was home for a week before she passed. I have taken care of my mother and father all my life...Dr's appt, grocery, etc. Then in 2008 my father passed away and mom moved in with me to make things easier. I have always put them before me and together we raised my nephew from birth ( he is now 25). I am trying to deal with the loss of not only my mother but also my best friend. Not to mention the drama from a sibling and the anger I feel towards other siblings for not visiting or communicating with her. She wondered what she did that caused some siblings to detach themselves from her. My younger sister is more concerned what she is going to get than anything else. I am at a loss of what to do because I have never had the opportunity to put me first and I have not the slightest idea what I should do. It definitely is not a skill I know anything about. I am trying to stay busy in the yard or around the house. Because if I stop and think, I break down in tears. Just feel lost & lonely because my sidekick is gone!
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thats such a good idea. i think ill do that cos sometimes ill remember things randomly when i see something that reminds me of her. so yes i think i shaaaall! thanks
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you should get a diary and write every single thing you remember about her like everything and her memories so you can re read it in the future and you will never forget :)
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I feel exactly the same way about memories. I'm so emotional because I feel like I will forget the memories of my mom and its hard to accept that I will never make new memories with her. I feel like I'm going to forget her...that's my worst fear.
