I'm only 26 & I lost my mom.

nicolecolligan
nicolecolligan Member Posts: 1
in Emotional Support #1

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26 years old, I was only 2 -- she was then cured and cancer free for a little over 25 years... Last year the cancer came back and spread everywhere... it didn't get really bad though until the last 3-4 months, in that last year I was pregnant, developed severe eclampsia delivered at 26 weeks and lost my daughter at 31 days old on Septembre 1st... 2 months to the day, on November 1st I lost my mom... I'm only 26, I feel like I can't live without my mom and feel like I don't want too.

 

I am an only child, and now its just me and my dad. My dad is miserable and I cant even think straight.

 

What did others do to cope with loosing their mom?

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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #2
    No comparison

    Nicolle, few people would b

    Have an experience to compare with your recent losses.

    Let me first say how sorry I am for all you've been through.  Bless your heart.  No one should have grieve so much and so often.

    It is early in your grief process for both your mom and your little one.  Be sure to be gentle with yourself.  Take careful care of your health.

    Coping with losing your mother is not like any other grief, Nicolle.  I am probably Houston's age and I lost my mother almost four years ago when she was 82 and had been ill for several years so it was not quite like your loss of your mom.  Still, I found journaling, talking with others about her and pulling together recent pictures helped.  Also, I never hesitate to talk to Mom whenever I choose

  • Gilberto_Farthing
    Gilberto_Farthing Member Posts: 15
    #3
    So sorry to hear about your

    So sorry to hear about your mother and your situation. It can truly be life altering to lose a parent at such a young age. Before 5 years ago, my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. After so many treatments & cancer care we are not able to save her. My mother was the person who always stays with her. Remember She won't leave you alone, stay strong I know no one will be able to really deeply understand exactly how you feel, but we can be here for support and to hear you out!

    I really wish I had more words of support for you, but I am struggling as well.

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