Grieving loss of my mom

Bf1964 · January 25th, 2012, 01:07 PM

My mom died back on January 7th. I had been her caregiver for over 10 years, as she had diabetes and macular degeneration, as well as other problems. We were very, very close. I feel like I've lost a piece of myself. I feel like I've been dropped into a foreign country where I don't know the language and I can't find my way home.

God has been very good to me, and I have felt his peace as I've started this journey, but there are days it's a challenge just to get out of bed. I essentially have to recreate my life. I spent so much time and energy devoted to my mom's care that along the way I didn't create a life for ME. Now I find myself not even knowing what I like to do, having no hobbies, needing to make new friends. It's scary and challenging, but I know I'll make it. Some days I know anyway - some days I feel like crawling under the covers and hiding.

I hope to hear from others on this journey, and hear how you're dealing with your grief in healthy ways.

January 25th, 2012, 01:07 PM	#1
Bf1964 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 3	Grieving loss of my mom My mom died back on January 7th. I had been her caregiver for over 10 years, as she had diabetes and macular degeneration, as well as other problems. We were very, very close. I feel like I've lost a piece of myself. I feel like I've been dropped into a foreign country where I don't know the language and I can't find my way home. God has been very good to me, and I have felt his peace as I've started this journey, but there are days it's a challenge just to get out of bed. I essentially have to recreate my life. I spent so much time and energy devoted to my mom's care that along the way I didn't create a life for ME. Now I find myself not even knowing what I like to do, having no hobbies, needing to make new friends. It's scary and challenging, but I know I'll make it. Some days I know anyway - some days I feel like crawling under the covers and hiding. I hope to hear from others on this journey, and hear how you're dealing with your grief in healthy ways.