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DancingDolly92
DancingDolly92

Monday is the first anniversary of mom's death. A lot has happened in the last year, I miss her so much and I wish she were here to talk to or at least to hug. I'm having a REALLY hard time dealing with the reality of her being gone again. I feel guilty that I have fun sometimes or that I forget, like I haven't mourned enough which I know doesn't make sense.

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Gentle hug for you Dancing.... I can remember having some of these feelings as well and I still miss my mom a great deal

I think to truly honour the people we love though it's about celebrating their life and how amazing they made ours


Mourning those who we have loved is a normal process and guilt can be part of that

Stages of grief

https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/

Gentle hug while you work through what you need to..... xo
FOF9303
FOF9303
Life sure isn't easy :( Going forward doesn’t mean you have forgotten about your mom and doesn’t imply that she is no longer missed. I am sure she would not want you to stay in a state of grief. She will always be a special part of your life. This is one of those "firsts" you have to get through, the first holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Celebrate her on this day. Blessings to you.
sadjoe
sadjoe
I completely understand how you feel and I know that sounds like a standard reply but it's not. I lost my mom August 2018 and not a day goes by that I don't miss her and feel empty and lost
Babyneedsaname
Babyneedsaname
I’m sorry for your loss. Losing a mom is never easy.. believe me, I know. I lost my mom when I was 14 years old and got a chance at a second mom via adoption. I’m sure she misses you too. We never forget about our moms and how much we love them. Time just keeps moving forward and soon, our thoughts and feet do to as well. Wishing you comfort in your time of need.
Kingsolomon66
Kingsolomon66
Makes complete sense to me, the mourning. But I know for myself that when I pass I wouldn't want my son mounring me more than going on with his life. She taught you well to cherish her in more than tears and live happily for her and her memory. She clearly lives on in you.
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