So mom passed several month ago and 3 months later my only sibling passed unexpectedly. The grief comes in waves but hoping it will get better. I spent a lot of time at my moms home and I can't seem to stop picturing it in my head like I am there even though we sold her place . Hopefully this is just part of grief and this will pass. Thanks for listening and being here back when I needed all of your advice. God bless.
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I look back and don't know how I made it. I just tried not to dwell on the heartache, found another job and threw myself into it. My remaining toxic family (brother and sister) were selfish and not supportive. I had to learn the hard way you don't chose your family and to go no contact. I had good friends who were supportive. Be around positive people as much as you can.
I wish I had better advice, but it just takes time to heal. I made new friends and activities. I kept moving forward, joined an online Widow/Widowers group (Widownet.org). Connecting with others who had similar grief really helped. If you can find a local Grief support group, that will really help. You will not be alone and have some emotional support.
Trust me, it will just take time. Make sure you take care of yourself, stay healthy and get outside in nature often. Find a special place to go there and pray....or talk to them. I wish you peace in your heart.
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You'll get through this one step at a time. Just let it happen and don't be hard on yourself. God bless.
Take time to reflect on certain moments if you want. This is normal processing of a huge change in your life.
If you feel that you have become stuck later on and that you would like to speak about it then you can join a grief support group like griefshare.org. If you don’t like group settings you can always see a therapist on your own.
Wishing you peace as you continue to grieve.
Be easy with yourself. This is very individual. Again, I am so very sorry for this double loss of yours.