My poor mum is very ill

[Dollygirl2008]

Don't know why I'm writing this but Mumsnet has helped me in the past

My elderly mother could take no more and took an overdose last night after leaving a suicide note. My sister and I found her this morning

She was still alive but unconscious so we are now waiting at the hospital, no idea what's going to be happen. I am torn between wanting her to be ok, but knowing what her wishes are

Also I have an 11 year old dd - I don't know what I should tell her - does anyone have any advice? Thanks x

So sorry OP x

Oh that is so sad. Bless her. Thinking of you all.

Dollygirl I'm so sorry you've lost your mum. You can never replace her, and you'll miss her every day of your life.

Try to take comfort from knowing that she's at peace, that her ill health is no longer making her miserable, that it's what she wanted and that she chose the time of her own death when she was ready.

Hugs and

Sending you hugs lass.

May she rest in peace

Wonkybanana puts it beautifully:

"Try to take comfort from knowing that she's at peace, that her ill health is no longer making her miserable, that it's what she wanted and that she chose the time of her own death when she was ready."

Am sending strength and best wishes to you and your family, OP.

Sending you love and strength. Take comfort from the fact your mum is now at peace.

Dollygirl, i am so sorry for your loss, but i hope as another poster said, you can take some comfort from knowing she isnt suffering any more.

for you x

I'm so sorry for your loss, it's so sad that your mum felt she had no other options. Suicide in the elderly is more common than people think.

My own mum has thought of it often following a major stroke which has left her suddenly severely disabled from being completely independent. I'm happy you got to tell your mum that you understood her reasons for doing it. Certainly a swift and peaceful ending for my mum would be the best outcome for her and us.