[Blue_Bird]

Wasn't sure where to put this....

My mom passed away on Friday. We lived together, so now I am alone. That is very difficult, I miss her so much you have no idea. I have so much running around to do and it's hard because I don't have a car. I also have to make several phone calls. I managed to get a ride to pick up her belongings from the hospital, then I had to walk to the library to get some forms printed out which I have to fill out, go somewhere to get them notarized then walk back to the library to fax them somewhere. My psychology class just started yesterday and I have a lot of assignments I need to get done soon. I'm just feeling overwhelmed with everything going on. This may seem like simple stuff but I'm not used to all this chaos. My house is a complete mess because I have to sort through all our stuff and get rid of what I don't want/need because I'm moving in a month or so.

I don't know what the point of this post was really, to vent I guess. I want to have everything taken care of and be able to relax.

[Takeshi]

Simple Stuff!? Are you kitten me? From the looks of it, you are grieving. I think that you have to go through that process properly, hopefully with someone(s) in your real life. You have accomplished A LOT, since your mom passed away. Things get you feel that way for now, we understand.

I'm sure that people have talked about grief and its importance virtually everywhere, despite that, I suppose you have to take your own path to the recovery.

It may seem counter intuitive to do more when you already feel overwhelmed, but maybe you can find the time to watch this Alanis's video, then I hope you write/paint/draw/sing, and you live your life beautifully.

[Mr.Arch-Vile]

Your pretty young to have this happening to you, I can really understand why you feel overwhelmed.

I'm truly sorry for you and hope that you feel better. Take as much time to grieve but don't let it be forever, it wouldn't be what they wanted of you.

These are 'simple things'? Oh dear my friend, these are huge tasks!

Firstly have a chat with your instructor(s). They will no doubt, given the situation, give you a postponement on your assignments.

Secondly, give yourself some credit for what you have already done.

Finally, don't forget your own needs. So often when faced with this kind of sudden grief and duress one completely forgets themself.

[eskielover]

OK, I think I would start by going to school since your class just started & telling them you need the semester off for family reasons & let them know that your mother just died last week. They will understand & give you a semester off to take care of your life & the grieving you need to go through. There is no university that is that cold hearted that they won't understand what you are going through.

Then.....do you have ANY friends of family in the area that can help you? I know that we got a bunch of snow dumped today which makes getting out & handling everything that much more difficult.

PM me if you do need someone IRL to give you a hand. I live south of you less than an hour away. I lost my mom 11 years ago.....just this time of year also.....I understand what you are going through & the emotions are not easy. Too much to even grasp. I was doing all the funeral arrangements from the medical hospital because I ended up so sick because I couldn't handle everything that dumped on me at that time & I wasn't even going to school & trying to take classes.

I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. I know I was in a daze when it happened even though it was expected with the cancer my mother had....but it's NEVER easy even when expected.

[healingme4me]

((((Blue Bird))))

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[shezbut]

(((((Blue Bird)))))

I am so sorry, that must be incredibly challenging for you!

Are you sure that now is the best time to take a college course? You have a lot to deal with right now. I'm not sure that it's the best time to have to study for tests and focus on learning materials. That could be a major challenge to do in mourning.

Is there anyone who could help you with some tasks? Friends or family who might chip in to help you with packing and moving; Cleaning up the place; etc?

Very gentle hugs sent your way, honey.

[gayleggg]

I'm sorry for your loss.

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[Unrigged64072835]

(((((Blue_Bird)))))

So sorry for your loss.

[Blue_Bird]

Thank you for the support everyone. I made the decision to withdraw from classes and to wait to start again when things settle down

[eskielover]

Wise decision...grief alone is enough to deal with when you have to handle everything alone God is a good one to carry us through times like this & be our guide