My mother's been found dead in her bed..

[wheredowegofromhere]

had a call from the French police an hour ago. They don't know when she died and I can't get hold of any family member because the whole of France is on holidays in August.

I don't know what to think.

ps I'm French living in London.

[piratecat]

oh god, i am so sorry. Is there anyone you can contact. to try and contact your family.


realy sorry.

[Imnotok]

I am sorry don't know what else to say to you but I am so so so sorry .

[wheredowegofromhere]

Thanks PC, they're either working or on the beach at the mo so mobile turned off. It's surreal.
I'll try calling later.

[princessglitter]

I'm so sorry

[FamilyRant]

Oh I'm so sorry

[MatNanPlus]

sorry WDWGFH

[schneebly]

No practical advice but just wanted to let you know how sorry I am that your mum has passed away. I know how difficult it is.

[betterhalf]

So sorry for you.

[wheredowegofromhere]

She didn't have a mobile or an answering machine so each time there was a period of time with no answers it was at the back of my mind she might be dead in her flat and no one would know for a few days.
As it turned out.

[betterhalf]

Had she been ill? How old was she?

[CvQ]

im so sorry

[wheredowegofromhere]

She was 63, not ill but a heavy smoker.
I am a lone parent and DS is asleep right now, so I still haven't told anyone. This is mad.
Thanks for your messages of support

[BigBadMousey]

Really sorry to read your news .

You can only do your best to contact people - try not to let it upset you that you can't get hold of them as quickly as you'd like to.

[kid]

Can you get the police that are local to your family to go round there. They can let them know you are trying to contact them or leave a note if they are out.
I know my dad did that for his brother when trying to get in touch with him.

Really sorry to hear about your mum, you must be in shock

[slim22]

so sorry for your loss.

Used to live in Paris. Were a few lone elderly people in my building. Always wondered what would happen if they broke a leg over Xmas or summer holiday.

My mum found my grandma slumped on her chair in front of her lunch. Alone.
Very sad.

[wheredowegofromhere]

She was found by a friend who was worried after a few days of unanswered calls. I will have to go there to deal with the admin side of things. How gross. I'm a single child so it's all down to me.

[slim22]

good idea from kid.

[wheredowegofromhere]

Kid, that's a really good idea if I still can't contact people by tomorrow.

I probably am in shock right now.

[slim22]

yes. Do ask a friend.This is one of those times where you do need a company and don't be shy to ask.

[Hassled]

I'm very very sorry - what a horrendous shock.

[Mamazon]

I am so sorry to hear this.

[cocolepew]

So sorry, how sad for you.