That must be very hard for you. I am sorry that you are dealing with this sorrow. Grief is a challenging emotion. It affects us all. Perhaps there is someone there that you could ask for some time away from your room mate to greive.

I do not know what your situation currently is, but I do know there is some truth to the information that if someone who is currently getting assistance from the state or governments suddenly comes into some money, then the state can come in and take these funds to support the care of that person. I am taking care of my Uncle, and when his Mom passed away it was a similar situation. Thankfully we had discussed this together as a family so that everyone was aware that we would need to deal with the situation this way. It sounds like your sister and your counselor were looking out for you. I know it may be hard for you to see.

With those that I have lost I try to remember the good times, because I am sure that once they have passed on they are wishing us only good thoughts and happy memories. This is what I comfort myself with.