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A start....

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I have never really grieved for my mum in the 7years + since she died. I felt at the time i had to be strong to support my dad and sister through their grief, and by the time I felt it was my turn I couldn't do it. I'd bottled everything up for so long that there was no letting go any more. Apart from the interrment of her ashes I have only visited the grave once, and again felt I couldn't show any emotion because I was there with my dad. Tomorrow I'm going to go on my own. Just gonna jump on the bike and ride up there to talk, sit, cry maybe, whatever comes at the time. I know I need to grieve, and if this helps me to do it and put things behind me then even better. I'll let you know how I get on in my journal tomorrow.
deleted_user
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good luck. i really hope it helps, and that u feel closer 2 her just by sitting at the grave. thinking of you and love u alot xxxxxxxxx
ChiTownBear
ChiTownBear
hey, good luck buddy. Way good thing to do for yourself.

I will be looking forward to reading your journal.
deleted_user
deleted_user
it will help. It'll hurt but it'll help. Good luck and let us know how you get on x
deleted_user
deleted_user
i know how you feel. ive never really grieved for my dad either. i think this will help you but it will be painful at the same time if you know what i mean. il be thinking of you tomorrow, god bless. x
deleted_user
deleted_user
If the pain comes out that can only be a good thing. It normally just sits there waiting to erupt like the other night. I'm hoping this will be a starting point in the road to recovering even a semblance of my former self
psyc
psyc
good luck. youre stronger that I am.I still havent gone to my mothers grave by myself. Im too scared to feel her dissappointment in me.your in my thoughts and prayers.
deleted_user
deleted_user
your right..it is a start and one you should take....i hope that it is good for you....let us know how you are tomorrow...i be thinking of you....
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is good to show how you feel and to feel free to act on your emotions. Go there sit and talk. Cry if you want. Just let it out. I hope you feel better.
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