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marmite92 · 27/03/2020 08:09

My incredible mum died suddenly a few hours ago, she had pancreatic cancer but was doing well, we spoke every day and I saw her all the time, but yesterday morning she developed sepsis after a bowel perforation and deteriorated very quickly. I am only in my 20s and my mum was only early 50s, I have absolutely no idea how I am going to cope and go on in life without her x

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8by8 · 27/03/2020 08:18

I’m so sorry. That’s terrible.Flowers

Lulu1919 · 27/03/2020 08:19

I'm so very sorry
No words
But I'm thinking of you

hennythe100footbird · 27/03/2020 08:22

I am so sorry for your loss. Pancreatic Cancer is brutal, it took my dad a few years ago.

Nothing can prepare you for the speed this beast grows at, it's why it's the hardest of all cancers to treat and it has the lowest survival rate 😢

Use all the support services offered to you, and please few free to message me if you would like to talk.

Much love to you in this very sad time OP ThanksThanks

PennyGold · 27/03/2020 08:25

Sending love. 💛

potter5 · 27/03/2020 08:34

So sorry for your loss. I know you posted earlier seeking advice about pancreatic cancer. Flowers

Magissa · 27/03/2020 08:35

I'm so sorry for your loss.
I lost my mum suddenly too and it was devastating . The overwhelming sadness takes your breath away.
I hope you have support to get you through these first weeks without her. I remember spending hours talking on the phone to family members. It really helped to process the trauma.
Sending you the biggest virtual hug.
Take care FlowersFlowers

middleager · 27/03/2020 08:39

I'm so sorry for your loss Flowers

JonHammIsMyJamm · 27/03/2020 08:42

Flowers so sorry, @marmite92 [hug]

Needingsupportplease · 27/03/2020 08:42

I am so so sorry for your loss please feel free to message me as I experienced similar you can ask me anything at all/let out your emotions on me if you wish. I lost my dad almost 2 years ago now to Prostate cancer, I was only 23 and he was 55 and really was my best friend he never got to meet my daughter and its been so difficult but I know when he was alive I did my best by him and he knew how much I loved him. I find peace in that and try to remember how lucky I was to have such an amazing dad, it doesn't make it easier but I'm very grateful for the 23 years I had with him. I'm just so sorry you've had to go through this please reach out if you need support as I didn't do this and it really made me struggle. You must be in such shock so much love to you xx

stophuggingme · 27/03/2020 08:44

I am so sorry
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Mumof1andacat · 27/03/2020 08:44

Dh was 25 when his mum died. She was 52. You get through it. It's not easy. Some days are so hard. Support of family and friends help. So does time. You have my sympathies x

abigailsnan · 27/03/2020 08:49

My heart goes out to you sweetie,I lost my lovely hubby of 45yrs in December and it has shattered my world,I am slowly coming out of the fog but it is such a sad time please take care and take all the support offered. xxxx

marmite92 · 27/03/2020 09:28

Thank you all so much for replying, I feel in a complete fog, I cannot wrap my head around seeing her the other day being completely fine to now gone. I feel like I will never get through this x

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Binterested · 27/03/2020 09:32

Marmite I’m so sorry to hear about your lovely mum Flowers. That is so hard and so unfair. X

mommybear1 · 27/03/2020 09:46

So sorry for your lossThanksyou will get through it op keep posting and if you need help with paperwork etc they are usually some lovely posters who can offer guidance/ help. I was 19 when my mom died she was only 52 I think about her every day.

GrotbagsSister · 27/03/2020 11:01

I'm so sorry, it's so awful. Especially when they are taken before their "time". Just take it day by day and in time, counselling can help even if you feel you have lots of family and friends to talk to. Cruse are a free service.

You will get through it and it's a cliche but time is a great healer. I still miss my mum, it's been almost 10 years. I will miss her forever but you learn to adapt.

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Lovelymonkeyninetynine · 28/03/2020 19:03

How are you op? It's so hard to lose your mum, especially when others just don't seem to understand. Have you listened to Griefcast? Really REALLY recommend to you xxx

marmite92 · 28/03/2020 19:32

@Lovelymonkeyninetynine I just feel in a daze. Some moments I seem to zone out and then this overwhelming wave hits me when I think of how I'll never speak to her again and everything she will miss out on. I'm finishing my phd in a few weeks and I just can't believe she won't be there to celebrate with me, it all feels pointless now. I haven't, but I will listen to it thank you for recommending it xx

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Medievalist · 28/03/2020 19:35

Finishing your phd isn't pointless - do it for your mum sweetheart. It's what she would have wanted.

ToTheWindow · 28/03/2020 19:49

Thinking of you @Marmite Thanks

MrsMozartMkII · 28/03/2020 19:54

I am so very sorry.

Be kind to yourself and don't expect too much, or even anything at all, of yourself.

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cptartapp · 28/03/2020 19:55

I lost my DM very suddenly in a car accident.
I'd already lost my DF when I was 26. He never saw me married or met my DC.
This is the very worst bit. You will get through it Flowers

HollowTalk · 28/03/2020 19:55

This is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. Flowers

Pinkypink · 28/03/2020 20:07

So sorry OP.
I lost my mum when I was 20, 20 years ago. It is the most unimaginable pain.
It is still very sad and I miss her every day but I do have a good and happy life.
Take every moment and day as it comes.
I am sure she was so proud of you.
If you have family or close friends please let them know so that they can try and help you.
I wish you a lot of strength.

carly2803 · 28/03/2020 20:09

i'm so sorry for your loss.

This is heartbreaking.

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