My mum died when I was a teenager, AMA

[Mymumdied]

I don’t know why I’m doing this, it’s probably happened to a lot of you as well, but for some reason I feel I’d like to talk about it.

So, I lost my mum when I was 17. AMA

OP, I am so sorry. How are you and what are your best memories of your Mum?

How old are you now? Was/Is your dad still around?

I’m interested as we’re just updating our wills, DS is 16, an only child, and we’re forced into thinking about where he’d go and live if we both went at the same time.

Was it sudden? How did you and your family cope? Did it affect your education? My mum died just before my A Level. It’s still hurts now. I feel sad that she never knew me as a women. I feel jealous that my friends have an adult relationship with their mother and that when they had children they could rely on their mother for help (emotional or practical)

Just wanted to say @mymumdied and @Littlemissdaredevilim very sorry. I have a friend who’s mum died when she was a teenager before I got to now her (friend) about 5 years later and I don’t know what to say or worry how not to put my foot in it etc.

Op I am very sorry to hear this. My best friend died leaving behind 2 teenage children. What would you say is the best support that a friend of your mothers could give? What were the best things that someone did for you. I am wanting to support my friends children in the best way possible, I communicate with them frequently, speak about their mum and try and be there for them. But any guidance here would be appreciated.