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Natalie, I understand your feelings completely. Many of them are mine too as my mom died in Dec. 2003. I miss her even more than I thought I would. And, yes, well-meaning 'friends' can drop from sight when they think you aren't 'moving on' as you should. Grieving today isn't as accepted as it once was. But some of us still have the need to grieve. Our moms are so special to us. Mine was so much more than 'just mom' too. She was *always* there for me no matter what and I, too, am all alone now. I wish I had some wise words to comfort you but am seeking them myself. I am here though - listening and sending good thougths and prayers to you.

Thank you so much 'bobsgal', 'Penny', and 'natheldreth' for your replies. It does help some to know others have faced similar situations and survived it. It also helps to not feel so completely alone & isolated ...to know that at least somewhere in cyberspace there are some others listening. Please keep posting - I am listening too. My thoughts and prayers to all those grieving for a loved one.

Hello, I was directed to this site by members of Hospice of the Valley. I have read several of the posts in this BB but this is my first. Please excuse any errors in posting or ettiquette. My mother died Dec 7th, 2003. I was her only child & we lived together most of our lives. My father died when I was in my teens. I was completely unprepared for how deeply her loss has hit me. It seemed likely that I would outlive her & I thought accepted that. But as she was not only my mother but my life-long companon her death has completely shattered me and left me so totally & completely alone in this world. Since her death I have often thought I cannot go on without her. If it were not for my dog & the worry of what would become of him I might not have hung on so far. My mother's health had declined some the last couple of years so I had stayed home taking care of her and lost touch with the few friends I had. I had had health problems myself (am a middle-aged woman now) & my mom *always* was there for me so it was only natural for me to try to do the same for her. Now my life is completely empty and without purpose and I am completely alone without family or friends. I am lost.