jill

My mom passed on 1/1/06, which is also my birthday. I was so busy for the first few months that I didn't really have time to grieve. Now, I am feeling her loss deeply, as well as having difficulties with my spouse, and the loss of my beloved pet on 6/30/06. It seems as if it is all too much to bear. The loss of my father and others in my life have not affected me like the death of my mother either. I didn't realize how much I needed her in my life. I call her home telephone hoping she'll answer. I also have times when I just sob for her to be here. Everything seems to be falling apart all at once for me. I have moved out of my home and in with my daughter (which I am so grateful for), yet I can't seem to function day-to-day. I haven't heard from my sister since February (she lives in Texas), and my brother doesn't talk much about his feelings, so it's just my daughter and me. Sometimes I wonder how much I can take before it's just too much. However, take care, and know that somehow we will make it through.

thanks so much. it has been a difficult year so far, and even though i know it'll get better, it's tough right now. you're right, we can only grieve alone, because others can relate to how we are feeling, but the depths of our sadness is ours alone.

I lost my cat, Duner, on 6/30/06. I am so very sad. My mother passed away on 1/1/06, which also was my birthday. I am having such a hard time. It's becoming overwhelming for me. I have lost pets before and know that it does get easier, but it's been a rough six or seven months this year.