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My lovely mum has died and I feel nothing.

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JaneExotic · 01/03/2022 19:56

Please help. My mum was a FABULOUS mum and I loved her hugely. She died last week and I was with her at the end; it was exactly how she wanted it to be at the end.
I still haven’t cried. I’m sleeping a lot and eating more than usual. I’m sad but I mostly feel tired, restless and numb. Is this normal?

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RonCarlos · 01/03/2022 20:06

So sorry for your loss. Yes, it can be very normal to feel like this.

JaneExotic · 01/03/2022 20:06

I’ve actually teared up reading these. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

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LoudSnoringDog · 01/03/2022 20:05

My mum has been dead 5 years yesterday. Yesterday was probably my hardest day since she passed. Agree with the poster re grief coming in waves.
When she first passed I remember feeling numb and unable to cry. I never cried at the funeral.
I've had days since then when i have felt like I'm really grieving. Days where I feel overwhelmed with sadness and miss her.

Thinking of you

Branleuse · 01/03/2022 20:05

Sometimes when someone is ill or elderly or its just their time, then death is the natural next stage. She was loved and she was loving. She died exactly how she wanted to go.
I guess over time youll feel the loss more, but maybe right now your brain is protecting you.
Im really sorry for your loss

Bells3032 · 01/03/2022 20:05

Yes it's very normal. It's your brain protecting you. I had the same thing. Then several weeks later I was doing something at work and it just hit me like crazy. Let yourself feel what you want to feel and don't feel any guilt about it. You will feel it when your brain is ready

ChateauMargaux · 01/03/2022 20:03

Yes... it really is. How wonderful that she was a great Mum and that you loved her hugely. Love is all that matters. You were there with her at the end and it was how she wanted it to be. I wish I could say that I knew all the answers, but I truly believe with ever fibre of my being that people who pass knowing that they are loved, and people who are with their loved ones, feeling loved and thankful for the love that they have know, have the best kind of deaths. Death is a transition, an inevitability and having that happen without regrets, without guilt and without anger is beautiful. Yes, it is sad and you many well feel a raft of emotions roll in and out over the coming days, weeks and years but hold on to 'fabulous' and 'hugely loved'. Enjoy the extra food and extra sleep. You body needs rest and nourishment. If you can, get outside and get some sunshine on your face for a short time every day and remember the love.

CaptainMyCaptain · 01/03/2022 20:00

It might well hit you later. I went into practical mode when my dad died, sorting about probate, clearing his house etc but the grief suddenly struck me later.

CakesOfVersailles · 01/03/2022 19:59

It can be normal, especially if she was very old or had a long illness beforehand. Have you lost someone close to you before?

Grief comes in waves and even then everyone reacts differently. Not everyone cries or stops eating.

It doesn't mean you don't love your mum.

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