Hi, My mum passed away 2 weeks today and i feel nearly exactly like you do. She had a long battle with cancer until 5 weeks ago when were told that there was no more treatment and just make here "comfortable". My mum was my person, my best friend, my anchor. People keep checking on me and asking if i'm ok and i mostly am, it feels weird to not be balled up in the corner sobbing for such a loss, but i have 2 kids and run a business and you kind of just have to keep going. I agree that your brain sort of blocks it away for you somehow, until you're ready or something. I have had a few sad moments here and there, but I feel like I'm still in shock - or like I can just drop into her house tomorrow and she'll be there... Death is such a strange thing to process. Just take your time and be gentle with yourself. one day at a time. one moment at a time. I have been writing letters to my mum when i want to tell her something and putting them in a box - i may burn these all at a later date but maybe that's something you could do that might help get some feelings out? best of luck moving forward X ... View more

Life sucks. I feel that good people go through bad times more than the self centred people of this world. Im sure youre a great mum Naomi and your husband would be so proud of you. Ive just started seeing a great psychologist who is experienced in grieving and bereavement. Its early days but it does help just by talking to him. You need that person who is removed from friends and family. I thought talking to a stranger would be difficult but you actually feel better after ..... Im thinking of you and sending hugs ... View more