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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Stephie · 22-25, F

I was away overseas on holidays when my grandfather passed away very unexpectedly. Nothing predicted such an event. A had a great connection with my grandfather and his sudden death took me completely by surprise. I was an emotional wreck and I begged my family to wait for the funeral till I could organise a trip back home during the peak Summer travel season.

I was in a remote location in Canada with many hours of road travel to reach the nearest airport and try to make it back within 48 hours.

I was very taken and to this day, I am full of remorse for not having been there on that fateful night when on the other hand, he was always there for me when I needed him.

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@Stephie I'm sorry to hear Stephie. My three family members who passed a few years ago all had months long illnesses, but my cousin who was only 21 died suddenly, it was a major shock. I remember thinking, no they must mean she's in the hospital, she didn't die. I'm sorry you went through that. I'm sure you grandfather knew your heart was with him 🌷