My dad died in 2003, and my mom died February 2018. In my mom’s case she became terminally ill and was given six months to live. She lived another five months. It was really rough on me watching her die. That’s why I really didn’t cry much after she died. Anyway I just wanted to get this off my chest.
I’m having to survive on my own now.
I guess that’s the normal way of life, having to let go of your parents. Be glad it wasn’t the other way around.
Do you have any people left in your life?
Just my sister, her husband and two kids. Also a couple of in-laws.
That’s part of getting older. My grandma lost a lot of people in the process of becoming old.
Do you feel lonely often or are you okay?
Oh I have some friends now. I got really depressed after my mom died and was suicidal. My pdoc put me on antidepressants, and I’m better now. You really shouldn’t give up on life because you never know what’s in store for your future.
Rest in paradise to both of your parents.
I guess I should add I’ve been living in my own apartment and supporting myself since the Fall of 2008. My mom went into a nursing home in 2010, as it was too much trying to care for her in her house. My sister sold her house to help pay for the nursing home.
So sorry to hear that.my parents health is not good though.i can suprise if they go on another couple 5 years
It will happen to us all one day unless we die really early. That’s why I didn’t understand why my doctors wanted me to stay with my Mom as long as they did. She is showing signs of significant aging now and I’m glad I’m in a group home.
I’m sorry for your losses @anon54988740
I lost my Mom in 2019, I still miss her but it does get easier with the passing of time.
Im sorry. I fear for the day my parents pass. Its a true blessing to have a loving family.
Sorry for your loss.
You seem to have lots of supportive friends.
I’m so glad. Do you get along well with the family you currently have?
No I’m not getting along with my sister or her husband right now.
I’m sorry. Just remember, friends can be your chosen family. Take care of those friendships so you’ll always have them
Sorry for your losses @anon54988740
I don’t know why we have to die
But life is temporary
Just hope there is something else after
It would be a cruel trick for us humans to just cease to exist
Sobering thought that maybe the universe might not be so wasteful, but we’ll all see eventually the answer to that question
Energy cannot be destroyed, so maybe what we have when we’re alive transforms into something when we pass.
idk, not being religious or anything, but I think it is something to ponder at times
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