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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MrBlueGuy

My mom passed a few years ago, we wanted her to be in hospice for her final days but it was in the height of COVID AND during one of the worst snowstorms ever so we decided it was best if she stayed at home. They said she'd only last a couple days but she lasted almost a month.

I found I did most of my greiving before she passed..so when it finally happened it was more of a relief than anything but it definitely still hits hard even if you're expecting it. The first day was hard..My dad and sister weren't dealing with it too good so I went more on autopilot making sure everything got done..definitely spent a few days off before going back to work. I can't say when things went back to feeling normal..I don't think they ever do but you get used to the new normal.

It's definitely not a good position to be in, but it's going to be ok 🌷🌹🌼🌷🏵🌸

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@MrBlueGuy That's one tough lady, she went on a month wow. I'm sorry still of her passing Blue🌸
I think he's so dehydrated from refusing water each day now in hospice, but he still eats Jello, so that's really good. I'm so nervous of getting panicked once he passes. I'm trying to almost pretend he's gone now to get acclimated like you mentioned. This is really hard😔 ty for your kindness 🪻