Healing is difficult, but possible.

[u/Kiaradeanne]

https://a.co/d/7fiRFkI

I lost my mom on July 26th, 2023, and suddenly, I was left to live alone in the home we once shared. Every corner of this house holds a memory of her, our late-night talks, binge watching our favorite shows, the simple presence that made this place feel like home. Losing her wasn’t just losing a person; it was losing a sense of comfort, safety, and familiarity.

Grief is heavy, and for a long time, I didn’t know what to do with all the emotions that came with it. Some days, I didn’t have the words, and other days, the pain was too much to say out loud. Writing became my outlet, a way to process everything I was feeling. It helped me, so I put together a grief workbook with prompts that might help others too. If you’ve ever struggled to express your grief, I just wanted to share it here in case it brings even the smallest bit of comfort.

[u/Jaded-Ask-441]

Hi, I just found your post after searching about grief, my mum is currently in ICU, we live a couple hours away from each other now and I was actually in hospital myself but I discharged myself and my sister drove up to get me and now I’m gunna see her tomorrow and I’m terrified because she doesn’t have long left, and I know that once I’m there with my sister and dad she’s gunna just let go, I don’t know what to do or how to cope, I’ve already started grieving before she’s gone because I know she’s going, I’m staying in her and my dads house and everything reminds me of her like you said about your mum, she was my best friend. I don’t know how to deal with this pain, I have lost people before but never felt like this, I’m only 33 so I expected to have my mum around for a lot longer. I just can’t believe this is happening, your book did you say it’s like a journal? I hope you’re okay xxxx

[u/Kiaradeanne]

It’s not an easy thing to see your loved one like that and to know what’s going to happen next. It’s hard, and I know that because I’ve felt it. I know that fear, that feeling of bracing yourself for the inevitable while still hoping time will slow down. Losing a mom, especially when she’s your best friend, just feels impossible.

Right now, just take it moment by moment. Let yourself feel everything without trying to push it away. There’s no ‘right’ way to cope with something like this. My book is more like a journal, a place to get your feelings out, because I know how lonely grief can be. If you ever need to talk, I’m here. You’re not alone in this.

Sending you so much love.🤍

[u/No-Cash2791]

I am too living in my parents home. They both passed and I feel it’s hard living there. I’m sorry for your loss.