A very close friend passed away a week ago. It was expected but its still a horrible shock. I have 2 young children 3yo and 5mo. I don't have anytime to myself and I'm trying so hard to be positive and make Christmas special for my 3yo but I feel so stretched out. There is always a constant to do list, I barely have time to clean etc let alone process my grief. I've noticed myself getting very easily angered which I think is because of what's happened. DH helps as much as possible with the kids but he also works full time and is also strung out. My parents already look after my 3yo 2 days week (she will start nursery part time come January). I guess my question is how am I supposed to grieve when I don't even have time to bloody pluck my eyebrows or drink a hot cup of tea? I feel absolutely horrible and feel like I'm being a terrible mum. My 3yo definitely has definitely noticed I'm so angry etc.