(((((( Eddiesmom ))))))

May you feel surrounded by Love.

I have been helping my mother ever since she lost her husband, my stepdad.
I have been very close to her as she has grieved for the past 6 years. The first two years seemed to be the most difficult for her. Some days are still difficult. She says it gets easier with time.

She'd truly struggled for the first two years and would not seek grief counseling. It was a very tough time for her and, often, for those around her.
She is starting to enjoy life again.

My stepdad's family were never very close. They were much like you describe. One of his sisters does call twice a year, as she is the most open of the whole crew. Since they were never very close before his passing, it makes sense they wouldn't become a lot closer after his passing.

A situation similar to yours, I think.

I hope you can focus on your own grieving and healing. It will take time.

Hope to see you around.

Be kind to yourself.


WC