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I am in a major clinical depression, and am having a resurfacing of major grief about my mother, who passed 10/2/06. My grief was never totally under control, but it has come back on as fresh as it was when ithappened. I think some of this is due to Mother's Day coming soon. I wish I could do away with that holiday, and I know that's not a good attitude, but I miss her so darn much...I had her for 57 years, which is wonderful, but also very hard to get used to not having her. And it sure doesn't help the depression any. Is anyone else out there suffering from a reasonably recent loss of a mother and trying to cope with Mother's Day? If so, any ideas? We have already done all the placing new things at the gravesite, and I talk to her everyday, and do all the obvious things. Just looking for something to ease the grief. Bless you all, we all are suffering from our losses, although I know they are around us (I KNOW they are...I've had experiences, and this was such a comfort, but it has been awhile now...).
Thanks for taking the time to answer and help. Beckeroo Posted on 05/01/08, 07:05 pm |
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Hi Beckeroo,
I'm sorry that you are feeling so sad. I had my mother for 48 years, but like you, I am missing her very much. My mother passed away from lung cancer on 9/9/07, so it has been almost eight months for me. I took care of her from her time of diagnosis in October, 2006 until she passed away in September, 2007. It was a very difficult time. I am absolutely dreading Mother's Day this year, my first Mother's day without her. I am planning on visiting the cemetery and planting some flowers and I want to keep very busy that day. I also have a 90 year old mother-in-law who has just moved to assisted living, so I am sure that we will be visiting her that day, also. I wish I had some other suggestions for you. I have been waiting for a sign from my mother, but nothing yet. I hope to have one soon. I am glad that you have had experiences that have given you some comfort. I will pray for you as I know how hard this is for us without our Moms. Take care. Trisha 
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This will be my first Mothers day without my Mom. It will be sad, I knnow. I have been waiting for a sign, but nothing yet. But my dad, who died 25 years ago is around. I keep seeing red cardinals; his favorite bird. I saw a woman today with a denim jacket on; she turned around and there were cardinals on it. I think when I get really scared, he is around. He was my rock. Anyway, the grief pain does ease, but it takes awhile. Write if you need me.
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I lost my mom 10 days ago unexpectedly. I don't even want to think about Mother's Day. But it is everywhere I look. I am a mom to 3 boys and am going to have to go through the motions but really wish the day wouldn't come. I am still numb and in disbelief that my mom is gone. She was my best friend and I spoke with her every day and saw her several times a week. I just don't know what I am going to do without her.
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