To wonder if how I’m feeling is normal

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My parents are dead. Mum died when I was 17 and my dad died when I was 33, although our relationship was very difficult after I lost my mum.

I thought I was fine about it - sad, but fine.

It suddenly seems to be hitting me and I feel so totally alone and lonely.

You poor thing, so sorry you're feeling like this.

Can I suggest that you try calling Cruse, the bereavement support organisation? They were fabulous to me when I phoned, really helped.

YANBU by the way, or 'abnormal'. These things affect us all in different ways.