How did you cope with the death of a close family member?

Whether a parent, siblings, cousin or grandparents.
Were you very nervous upon hearing this news they passed? Were you able to do most normal day to day things?

I hope I can feel somewhat stable after my dad passes, he's in hospice now and I'm so nervous about him leaving, and how I'll be after. 😞

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Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

Give yourself time. Do exactly what you feel to every day if that’s crying fine. If it’s dancing fine. Nobody grieves the same and there is no correct way. Do not judge yourself. It is a time to be very gentle to yourself and mindful of how you are feeling to live authentically. The first year is the hardest. My parents passed almost 20 years ago. It hurt for many years. It still does. You do not get over it though the pain lessens with time. You get on with it. That’s all I know to say. God bless you and yours as you face mourning.

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@Muthafukajones I just hope it doesn't overwhelm me to the point I am in bed daily or feel daily tasks difficult..my anxiety can do that without extra tension or stress. I just hope I can feel some normalcy. Many sympathies about your parents 🌺