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Grieving the loss of my mother for 5 years.

ConnieW
ConnieW

Hi I am new to group, I am reaching out because i feel like i am regressing not moving forward in my healing process. I do have good days and days where i don't want to cry but there isn't a day that goes by that is not full of regret. I was my mothers care giver for 3 months from her having stage 4 lung cancer.  I can't seem to move on. I thought about going to a psychologist but I have been to them in the past for other situations and I haven't gotten what i have needed. I know i won't heal over nite but i was hoping by talking to other people maybe i won't feel so alone. Thank you for listening. 

snflwrgrl
snflwrgrl
I’m glad you reached out. You are not alone! I took care of my mom for eight years before she passed away in 2013. There’s not a day I don’t think about her or miss her. Grieving is a process. Be kind to yourself and give yourself plenty of time. I have gone through all the stages of grieving more than once and gone back-and-forth between them too. Everyone’s process is different. Have you ever heard of griefshare? When my mom passed away I went. There I met other ladies who were going through the same emotions I was. It also gave me the tools I Desperately! needed to start the healing process. It’s offered nationwide so there’s a good chance there’s one in your area. It may help you too. :) Hang in there! I’ll be praying for you this week.
rvckc2
rvckc2
For what it is worth, I think you have a good plan. Talking to others, especially others who have a shared experience, will bring you some level of peace. I also agree with snflwrgrl that griefshare is a good opportunity to make connections with people who will understand.
ConnieW
ConnieW
Thank you for reaching out I so appreciate it. I will look into griefshare.
Lillil
Lillil
Hi, I was looking on this site not sure if this is for me but then I came across your post. My Mom was diagnosed with lung cancer last October 1st. I took care of her as well, she started getting sick in June tho. Died November. They gave her 3 weeks to live but she made it 6 weeks. I’m also having a hard time. I cry almost everyday. Some days are better than others but I have to go through probate with my greedy sister that lives halfway across the country (thankfully). That’s a whole other story! But seeing your post was a sign that I might be on the right track here. Thanks for posting it. I guess I’m gonna look around and try understand all these emotions. I’ll say a prayer for you. God Bless!