[mommyto3furballs]

My mom passed away a month ago at the age of 66 with my brother and i holding her hand. She was given 3 to 6 months to live the day prior and the next evening she was gone. Mom and I were really close and I'm having a rough time. She always called me and I miss those phone calls...im feeling myself starting to withdraw from whatever life I had before. Just no interest in anyone or anything except my kitties, my nieces, nephew, dad and brother and sister in law. My life as I knew it is over and I can't cope ;(

I am so sorry for your loss. Mothers can't be replaced and there will be some events where you will always think of her and be sad; however, it is understandable that it is just hard to enjoy anything right now. A month is not a very long time but time will help. I don't know how much time you will need to feel better (this varies so much, everyone grieves differently) but eventually you will. <<Hugs>>

[jl_234]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I lost my mom last year aswell. I understand that feeling that things are out of place at the moment, you will feel ups and downs but I think it is necessary that you don't lost track of your life, I know it is something extremely hard to do, but if you work, study or have a hobby where you meet other people, keep doing those things, pick one at least, because that time where you are busy will be like some extra time for you where you are not constantly thinking about what happened.

Not everyone grief the same way, if it helps I recommend that you search for books about the matter, none of them will have all the answers but they will explain to you how grieving works and why everything you feel is completely natural. There will be times when you will remember her fondly and that is good. Focus on your healing and look for all the help you need. Take your time.