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Nov 08, 2013, 09:10 PM
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My mom died last night and it was rather unexpected (at least it was a shock that it happened so fast). She went to the hospital on Monday, they found she had advanced stage colon cancer on Tuesday (a total shock since that was the first time she was diagnosed with it). By Wednesday she was in hospice. We live in different states so I don't get to see her very often. I was upset when my dad told me last night, but today I went to work and everything was fine. I'm confused about this reaction-I feel like I should have more of a reaction. Just wondering if anyone else knows what I'm talking about.
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Nov 09, 2013, 02:57 PM
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Hello Craftbeth, welcome to Psych Central. I'm so sorry to hear this shocking news. There is no right or wrong way with grief. Be gentle with you.
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Nov 09, 2013, 03:10 PM
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Grief has different faces for everyone. You are in shock thats for sure. I am so sorry your mother has passed away. It is so sudden and it will take time to process it. My mother died from colon cancer 11 years ago, we knew she was dying but a sudden death is so shocking. My thoughts are with you at this very painfull time.
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Nov 11, 2013, 03:15 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss
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Nov 11, 2013, 11:17 AM
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Sorry to hear about your mom. It was so sudden give yourself time. Grief is different for all of us and it was such a shock. Be gentle with yourself and try to get plenty of rest through this.
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Nov 11, 2013, 11:25 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss. I experienced the same thing when my best friend was found dead. I felt nothing for weeks, even a whole month. It's normal to be in shock and your brain protects you by kind of numbing you to the whole event. You will feel it though and it will be hard. I'm wishing you the best. I'm here if you want to talk!
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