Mundane, I am sorry for your loss. It sounds so tragic. I have read of teachers who had a higher vision and answered the question "Who is my family?" in a surprising way. "all of these people around me are my family."

I sometimes feel that people at Psych Central are like family to me. I go to support groups and they help me deal with the rough challenges life sends my way.

I in no way mean to lessen how painful this is, but if there is nothing you can do to reconcile with them, doesn't it make sense to find other people to appreciate and help and have in our lives. Volunteering is one way to do this.

This youtube video on Acceptance helps me when I listen to it to just have a day where I am not battling my own thoughts. YouTube

If you want other links besides the wonderful ones Skeezyks provided, there are more here Coping with Grief | Psych Central

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