Do you believe that a spirit lives on?

[notonyournelly8]

I lost my mum and best friend 7 weeks ago to cancer aged 61. People keep saying she is with me, that I should write letters to her and talk to her. But I just feel like she's gone and that's it. That she is not here, that she died and there's nothing left of her.
For context I don't have any family around nor support. My husband doesn't get it he thinks I should just be normal.
What's everyone else's thoughts and experience? Thanks

I've called the grammar police on my own post. Forgive my errors. But I hope you get the heart of what I'm saying, OP.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Look after yourself, unapologetically and with love. Your mother would want that for you.

There are thought to have been around 117 billion people ever born on earth. I definitely don't think there are 117 billion spirits anywhere.
Maybe your husband is struggling with you grieving and doesn't really understand or know how to handle it. As he is not supportive I think it would really help for you to get some grief counselling so you have someone you can talk to. Is he normally supportive and understanding? or does he just see you as a skivvy and someone to shag and he wants you to snap back to that asap? Only you know if this is typical OP or if he's struggling with how to handle your grief.

It's what you believe and what gives you comfort. For me, when I find a feather I feel its a sign from my gran to say hello or she's just here. I always say Hi Gran when I find one.

In terms of the martial side, grief can be processed in so many ways, there is no set timescale so id be telling him to do one.

I find it helpful to think so, don't let others dictate what you think about it. Give yourself time too. 7 weeks is nothing. It's such a huge loss. When you are ready, I would recommend some type of grief counselling. In the meantime, talk here some of the bereavement boards are amazing and so so supportive

You don't stop loving her. She is still your mother and you hold that within you. I grew up with my grandparents. They passed away not so long ago but I still feel them close to me. They are part of me.