Community Chat

[qualitygal]

One minute, one hour, one day, one step..at a time. Hugs and best wishes, in time, give it time. Tearing up is normal so don't worry and say thanks. I'm sorry for your loss.

[bells4me]

So sorry for your loss. It's very awkward to go back to work after the death of a family member. I always offered a hug instead of words & placed a card privately on the person's desk.

[Pqfan]

I am so sorry for your loss carlycat.

[brii]

Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Do what you can handle. Hopefully, it will get better and better every day.

[Mama Mia]

carlycat, I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept((((((HUGS))))))).

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[stilltamn8r]

After I took BOTH my parents back to Arlington to bury them, my first day back at work was awkward..not so much for me, but for my co workers who were obviously pained for me, but did not know what to say...

What do you say to someone who has just lost both their parents?

If you can just make it through the first day, the rest will be better...

[Luv2Decorate]

I was young when my dad died. I was in school and working. My boss let me have a few days off. I went to work the day after the funeral. It was terribly hard and I would cry from time to time.

My boss brought me outside and we sat on the curb and he said to me "see all of those people driving up and down the street? They didn't stop living because your dad died, neither should you". I was a little shocked about the conversation, it was a little crass, but it was honest and direct. I went back in and went to work.

That was 30 years ago and I remember it like it was yesterday.

Remember the good things, cherish the love and try to live your life in a way that would make her proud.

[LyndaGee]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad you have your brother close by.

[PIT-HAG Melissa]

(((Carlycat)))

I JUST saw this thread , I AM SO SORRY for your loss...

[beckyb1012]

I am so very sorry for your loss. It is very hard and still is almost a year for me since my Mom passed on May 15, 2013. Yesterday was very hard but we did have Mother's Day last year in her home and she was lucid for a short time that day.

That Monday after Mother's Day we put her in hospice and she passed a couple of days later. My first day to not got to work ever at my job of 17 years (not even missing a day from being sick) was the day my Mom died and the next several days. I live alone and it was very hard being strong for my brother and step-dad. I did not want to come back to work but looking back I am glad I got back in my routine quickly. My prayers are with you.