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found my mum dead

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Tortington · 28/05/2007 06:32

came up to oldham and found my mum daed. there for at least a couple of weeks. house a state. i just looked through the window my son andhis GF were with us.

we ere in a crash on friday coming up - the poor GF has had her fill.

i had to give my BIL money for air frsheners. the police went in with masks.

the wholething is just horrific. as an only child its all down to me. and i can't seem to read simple documents. BH weekend isn't helping. mum had money in lots of different accounts, i can't find her funeral policy and she told me she had one. she has shares for fucks sake.

never sent my kids a birthday card. she set up 3 accounts un beknownst to me and had been putting money in. so that did mi head in, bibbin all o'er place, nothing is sinking in.

my dh has to come up and bring the kids, he's neer driven on a motorway and my car is a bit knacked.

i am relying on people to put me up and although i wouldn'rt rather be anywhere else in the world than at my cousins, she has two small children and no matter how many times they say it doesn't matter and don't worry i must be in the way. but my cous and my BIL have been good.

there is lots of fincancial stuff to sort out.

no doubt i'll be asking you.

the terrible thing when there is ( relatively) a sum of money to be had, nice people suddenly get nasty. we will see.

my in laws are being very helpful and have moved the bed outside and done horrible things to save me from facing them. but my dh is going to come up and at that point i think i will be coming back to you as a body of opinion - not emotionally, family or financially swayed.

i am living in a house with a four year old and a toddler.

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SaintGeorge · 28/05/2007 13:38

Shit custy, so sorry.

fishie · 28/05/2007 13:43

what a horrible shock, so sorry this has happened.

crash too, are you all ok?

Furrymummy · 28/05/2007 13:46

Custy have read your great posts on numerous occasions and just wanted to pass on my sympathy in this truly awful time.

cathcart · 28/05/2007 13:48

Thinking of you Custardo, such terrible news.
To echo what others have said - i do hope that you have people to lean on in rl and of course mn is there , as ever.

foxinsocks · 28/05/2007 13:51

what a nightmare custy, sorry you're having to deal with this all

BettySpaghetti · 28/05/2007 13:59

Sorry to hear this Custy .

On a practical note Funeral Directors can be a wonderful source of help and advice. They wil guide you through a lot of the things you have to do. CAB may be able to advise on the legalities of a lot of things, especially finances.

My Gran died recently without leaving a will so my Mums had to deal with the aftermath of her finances and belongings. A lot of dealings with banks, solicitors etc. Luckily shes found everyone helpful and they've guided her through each step.

ArcticRoll · 28/05/2007 14:07

So sorry , what a terrible shock for you.
Thinking of you.

3andnomore · 28/05/2007 14:10

Oh custy that is just awful. Thinking of you and hope you get through this alright.
(((Hugs)))

MarsLady · 28/05/2007 14:19

You know where I am!

Sorry to hear your news

corblimeymadam · 28/05/2007 14:23

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sarahhal · 28/05/2007 14:29

What sad news custy.

On a practical note, I'm just over the Pennines in Huddersfield so if there is anything at all I can do please just shout x

nickytwotimes · 28/05/2007 14:32

Custardo, sorry for your bad news. i am also an only child and when dad died found it hard shouldering the load alone. don't think i can be of any constructive use, but feel free to spout!

Gizmo · 28/05/2007 14:33

Oh dear oh dear - how truely awful. Custy I'm so sorry I really hope you find the help you need here and in real life.

singingmum · 28/05/2007 16:35

How awful

Pinkchampagne · 28/05/2007 16:41

Oh custy, how awful for you, I'm so sorry.
Thinking of you.xx

JackieNo · 28/05/2007 16:44

So sorry to hear this, Custy. Thinking of you and wishing you the strength to get through this.

ShinyHappyPeopleHoldingHands · 28/05/2007 16:46

(((((Custy))))) Sending you love and strength vibes. Thinking of you.

pointydog · 28/05/2007 16:50

Sorry to hear it, custy. Hope you manage to sort everything out with help and minimum of disagreements.

jalopy · 28/05/2007 16:57

How absolutely terrible, Custy. Thinking of you.

nogoes · 28/05/2007 17:00

Sorry to hear your news.

sallyheartshapedstrawberry · 28/05/2007 17:03

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Monkeytrousers · 28/05/2007 17:04

How awful Custy - really sorry

BecauseImWorthIt · 28/05/2007 17:12

So sorry to hear your news. Make sure that you look after yourself as well. Don't push yourself too hard.

2shoes · 28/05/2007 17:15

so sorry to hear this

LIZS · 28/05/2007 17:16

omg how shocking . Did she leave a will do you think ?