It's been almost a week in a half since mom died...

Dear Dat,

I'm so sorry for your pain and sorrow. Be kind and gentle with yourself. It is a terrible shock to lose a parent no matter how old we are. It's hard. Please know we are with you. Thinking of you. Sending you hugs.

Dat, I think that a certain amount of PERCEIVED guilt is present in many of us, even though we can logically tell ourselves that there's nothing we could do. Please don't blame yourself. Think instead of what you WERE able to do to help her over the years.

And please accept my belated condolences on your loss.

Dat
It will take time.
Hugs

So sorry, I know you miss your mom so much. Hope the counseling helps.

I understand the grief, but why the guilt?

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It sounds like a nice, private service. It's good you have a grief counselor. I hope that will help you in this difficult time. Take care of yourself.