nankoni

Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Parent

I recently and suddenly lost my mom who was my best friend, the person I was closest to in this world and I am so sad.

Treatments

Crying Working / Worked

At first I was scared to cry because I felt like I would never be able to stop, but I think that crying is therapeutic.

Getting Angry Working / Worked

Definitely helps, I scream in my house

Grief Counseling Working / Worked

I just joined a bereavement support group and it works, speaking with other people that are going through similar situations

Keeping Busy Working / Worked

Yes, it gives you something to focus on other than the awful pain, lonliness and depression

Pets Working / Worked

My cat never leaves my side when I am sad

Prayer Working / Worked

I am spiritual, it works

Reading Working / Worked

I read to escape - I have also bought books on coping with losing a mom, but I haven't read them yet, can't bring myself to read them yet

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

Helps so much when others remember my mom with me - how great she was

Support Groups Working / Worked

I just joined a bereavement support group and it works, speaking with other people that are going through similar situations

Talking Working / Worked

Yes definitely works

Close DailyStrength Members Community

I lost my mom recently - she was my best friend and I need all the support I can get - I am heartbroken.