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One week ago today my dad past away. Mom is staying with me. Dad told me I had to be the strong one to get us through this and I am being very strong. I have made all the arrangements and I am the one doing everything. I am now doing all the legal stuff because mom can't face doing it. I just don't know how much more I can do before I loose it.
I know in reality that he is gone but I am just numb. Does that make sense? Its like I am in a fog or a really bad dream and I am going to wake up and everything is going to be back to normal.
I guess what I really need to know is this a normal feeling? Am I going to crash and burn?
Debbie
I know in reality that he is gone but I am just numb. Does that make sense? Its like I am in a fog or a really bad dream and I am going to wake up and everything is going to be back to normal.
I guess what I really need to know is this a normal feeling? Am I going to crash and burn?
Debbie
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DS is a great help though, don't be afraid to lean on the people here. take care.
The numbness is just one of the many stages of grief. It normally last for up to three months. Then the reality of the loss, then the pain of the loss, then the adjustment to the loss. It is a long slow process. We will try to help you through it. People here have had a lot of experience in all that gores along with it. Just take one day at a time, and don;t make any major decisions for at least a year if you can help it. Huggs, Rainbowmama
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4 months after losing her father ,i lost my own.everything she is feeling,became really clear to me then.if i thought i understood how she felt ,i sure do now.im still numb today ,i had to make the arrangements ,like you ,as my mum wasnt well enough.at first you are so busy ,every day is a blurr.it is after everything has died down ,that it really does hit you.it doesnt mean you will crash ,but do try and remember you are grieiving too.you need time to grieve .i found so much comfort being on ds ,so many people could associate with how i felt ,and just talking about how i felt has really helped.yes ,there are going to be days when its worse than others.and if you need to cry ,try and let your emotions out .its healthy and normal.its bottling it up ,that causes problems.i wish you love and support,i hope if any of us can help you ,you will ask.it is comforing to know others feel the same way.take care.love.sharon.x
Yes, what you are feeling is normal. I still feel that way about my boyfriend and he died in April 2002. I had to be strong ... his mom was devasted beyond coping for a long time.
you are in my thoughts & prayers