Funeral

[funeral]

We have a funeral today, somebody close, but I'm not going (that's already fixed). Aibu to just want to lock the doors and stay in bed and tell my adult DCs not to call round ? Also not to see another relative before they go on holiday in the morning, I don't want to see or talk to anybody.

In theory your not.

However hiding away from support also doesn’t sound very healthy. As a one off for today it’s one thing but if it’s more complex which I guess it is with you also not attending the funeral then I would be careful

If you do t want to see anyone don’t, although I would suggest getting out of the house for a walk or similar.
I come from a culture where funerals are a big community affair, think wakes etc and I will tell you though difficult tho it can be there is something incredibly cathartic about being around others, talking about your loved one, crying and laughing together as you share stories about them.

If it's what you need to get through the day then do it.

Don't hide yourself away for an extended period of time though.

I'm sorry for your loss x

Hope you're ok OP

Not unreasonable at all. In distress I like to be locked away from people . Nothing wrong with that if ... if... you know it's a recovery strategy for you

Sort of ok sort of not
Ta.

Everybody grieves in a different way. Of course you are not being unreasonable in wanting to shut the door and be on your own. The fact you will have to tell your children to stay away suggests you have support in place should you need it.

All the best OP in this difficult time.