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DM just died, Mother’s Day hell

33 replies

Flojo1979 · 18/03/2023 22:38

My lovely lovely mum died two days ago and I’m stuck in this hell and when I tried to venture out I’m hit with Mother’s Day hell. I wrote out my mums card because I already bought it and I will put it on her window sill like I always did.
This feels so unbearable. We were so close.

OP posts:
BCBird · 18/03/2023 22:41

I.am sending you a handhold.

redrobininmygarden · 18/03/2023 22:41

I am so sorry about your loss. Sending love 💕

octoberfarm · 18/03/2023 22:43

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending you a hug and a handhold Flowers

IScreamAtMichaelangelos · 18/03/2023 22:45

I'm so sorry OP. My mother died almost a decade ago as of yesterday, and I remember how it felt to see all the advertising and words everywhere. They felt taunting. It does get easier over time though.

Sending you a handhold Flowers

usernamealreadytaken · 18/03/2023 22:54

So sorry for your loss. I lost DM just over a week before her birthday and I already had her card and present, so I took them to her on her birthday and she was cremated with them.

Mangofandangoo · 18/03/2023 22:55

So sorry to read this x

Hottytotty · 18/03/2023 22:57

I’m sorry OP - I lost my mum a while ago and Mothering Sunday is still quite hard. But I can’t believe how hard it must be if it is so immediate ☹️ - big hugs 💐

GuiltyPleasure · 18/03/2023 23:02

usernamealreadytaken · 18/03/2023 22:54

So sorry for your loss. I lost DM just over a week before her birthday and I already had her card and present, so I took them to her on her birthday and she was cremated with them.

I did similar. My mum died on her birthday nearly 9 years ago. Mothers Day was a few days after. I'd already bought and written a card so I had it put in her coffin.
Sorry for your loss OP x

Muchtoomuchtodo · 18/03/2023 23:03

I’m so sorry.

Do whatever feels right tomorrow. There are no rules at this time.

I lost my mum over 20 years ago and I still find staying off social media and away from the shops helpful.

💐

Flojo1979 · 18/03/2023 23:10

Gosh I hadn’t even thought about social media tomorrow. Not that I go on much but I didn’t put a post about my mum and funeral details so I read them. Better stay clear tomorrow.

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Howtostart · 18/03/2023 23:12

My dad died on the 5th March and my mum on the 13th... tomorrow is going to be hard xxx

ourflagmeansdeath · 18/03/2023 23:18

So sorry OP, this is really sad. Sending you many hugs ❤

ourflagmeansdeath · 18/03/2023 23:19

Howtostart · 18/03/2023 23:12

My dad died on the 5th March and my mum on the 13th... tomorrow is going to be hard xxx

Sending you lots of hugs too, well done for being so strong throughout your losses x Flowers

coffeeginandkindness · 18/03/2023 23:22

Oh gosh. Sending you love @Flojo1979 and also you @Howtostart
Please know I am thinking of you and praying. That is hard

WeeOrcadian · 18/03/2023 23:29

💕💐💕💐

PeekAtYou · 18/03/2023 23:30

I'm very sorry for your loss. 💐

DuckDuckNo · 18/03/2023 23:35

I am so so sorry for your loss.

caringcarer · 19/03/2023 00:02

Sorry your Mum died. I know it will be hard for you every year. My Dad died on my sister's birthday years ago now, and my sister told me recently she has never had a happy birthday since as she always thinks of Dad. Life is hard sometimes just try to remember you had a good close relationship. You can look back fondly of your Mum.

stickybear · 19/03/2023 00:05

I was in your position last year. I'm so sorry, it's crap. Take care of yourself and do whatever you need to get you through the day Flowers

DorritLittle · 19/03/2023 00:06

Flojo1979 · 18/03/2023 22:38

My lovely lovely mum died two days ago and I’m stuck in this hell and when I tried to venture out I’m hit with Mother’s Day hell. I wrote out my mums card because I already bought it and I will put it on her window sill like I always did.
This feels so unbearable. We were so close.

I am so sorry for your loss OP.

My Dad died on Father’s Day and I still hate it. I still have his card. Xx

SallCymru · 19/03/2023 07:17

I lost my Mum 3 weeks ago and buried her on Friday. Was just her and me growing up until I had my kids so I’m a little bit lost at the moment.
I’m sorry that I don’t have any advice for you as it’s still so raw for me but wanted to reach out and give you a big virtual hug 🤗

Teafor1please · 19/03/2023 07:20

Just get through today and then it will be over.
Stay off social media and stay away from places that people might take their mums to. Last year I treated myself to a Costa and I didn't come across too many mums .

Really sorry for your loss. It's crap.

hippygirllucky · 19/03/2023 07:22

I'm so sorry OP and that's lovely that you've put her card out, I'm sure she would love that you've done that. 💐

TomHanksIsFuckingAmazing · 19/03/2023 07:23
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AbsoIutelyLovely · 19/03/2023 08:34

Sorry for your loss. I would have been in a right mess if it had been so close to mothers day. My mum died three months ago but I am strangely ok so far.

The aisle in Tesco’s has been firmly dodged for the past two weeks though, I will be so glad when that tat disappears