Posted by whichwayzup on June 13, 2005, at 3:22:44
In reply to thank you and take care of yourself (nm) » Augustina, posted by judy1 on January 27, 2005, at 17:05:52
Augustina, my heart goes out to you. I know this post goes out several months since your last one, but hope I can still be of some help. I'm 49 and my mother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly 3 years ago. The second "anniversary" of her death, and all the surrounding holidays (Mother's Day, her birthday right after my Dad's, July 4th, etc.) were especially hard for me too--more so than the first go-round. I think it must be because all shock and unbelief have completely gone, and we're left with just the raw emotions. I too was very close to my Mom--she was my only lifeline in this struggle with Mental Illness we're all going through. So since she's been gone I've felt SOOOO alone, and lost, feeling stuck in the grieving process. But this 3rd year is going easier, so far. I wanted you to know, like I've come to believe, that however long it takes is how long it takes, but that it does get better. Today I was able to watch an old video with her in it, and for the first time in ages was able to smile instead of becoming a weeping "jibbering idiot". Hope this was some encouragement to you, and that you check back and receive this message.
(((((((Augustina)))))))
Love and prayers!
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