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Bereavement

27 replies

wispysunsetsunday · 03/06/2025 00:42

Is anyone awake and not able to sleep?

I was on annual leave last week for half term when I found out a very close friend of mine had died. I've been an emotional wreck. I came back to work today after leave and cried all day. I can't sleep at all. I seem to be flitting between feelings of emptiness and disassociation and then complete meltdown and tears.

Her family have asked me to write her funeral eulogy which I want to do but I'm terrified.

Work have asked me if I want to take time off and I said no today but I'm still awake at nearly 1am with 8.30am meetings tomorrow. My brain just won't shut down.

Not sure what this post is really after - advice or just to talk.

God, I loved her so much.

OP posts:
x2boys · 22/06/2025 21:36

Im.sorry I should have read the thread I have reported my own post.

AbzMoz · 22/06/2025 21:44

Funerals are always tough. They’re a time for reflection amid the most fraught of feelings. I’m so sorry your family haven’t shown up for you in the way that you needed. I’ve experienced that too and it’s awful.
please lean into recognising that your friend (and her crew) are immeasurably proud and appreciative of your eulogy and friendship. We choose our tribes for a reason.

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