I am so sorry for your loss.

We get hit with a lot of emotions when we lose somebody who meant the world to us. So much to do, no emotional energy to do things.

As time passes you will be able to handle things; not all at once, and the road will not be smooth, but you will find your way!

I have found several things helped me. Venting with friends, posting here, getting angry, crying, remembering my parents, trying to forget them, dealing with their estate, and just letting time wash over me.

Gentle hugs

I feel the same way.. like she is on vacation. My mom passed away after an accident right after Thanks Giving. she was in the hospital for 1 month. I was there holding her hand until the last breath. it is horrible. my world just collapsed. But time does heal.
it is very hard to scope with it. I feel so alone. Even my wife don't really understand me. She thinks i am too sensitive or attached to my mom. She is distancing away from me actually now when i need her the most. I am ok though. learning to live alone. I am glad to find this site to see other people going through the same thing and that I am not crazy. I hope I can provide comforts for you all here as you me. I hope i can find people to share the same pain as me, understand me and help me heal too.
Thank you.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you will hear that over and over (as well as "Time does heal all wounds" and possibly "It was just her time") and think "Why can't people say something different?" Fact is, I don't think there is anything different to say. When I lost my mom on 12/31, I thought the world should end, because that's how I felt. I've heard the same phrases over and over. I was hoping for someone to say something different. Then I met with my pastor. He had lost his dad over a year ago and he told me that what gave him comfort is knowing that his dad is in Heaven with our Lord. He told me that part of my DNA is already in heaven and I am just that much closer to Jesus. It has helped me come to terms with her death little by little. But I still have trouble actually accepting her death because it was sudden. One moment she was ok, the next she wasn't breathing (she lived in a nursing home and a nurse called to tell me, so I wasn't there). I've gone through stages such as shock, sheer disbelif, overwhelming sadness to the point of depression and anger. It's now to determination because I want answers. What exactly happened? What was the actual cause (not a suspicion of what could have happened)? I hope to find an answer soon. Sorry to babble, I hope you find comfort and peace here. Hugs to you.

Huge hug of comfort and support for you E..... I am so very sorry for your loss..... My mom was a huge loss for me as well and life changes when we lose someone so close and dear to us.... All I can say is that over time it does get easier and we do find a way through it.... I can now celebrate her as well as miss her however it takes some time to get to this place.... Another hug and a blessing.....xo

I'm so sorry for your loss.