DEATH & GRIEF- How We Cope 

One thing that i have experienced that i recently found out is actually pretty common is grieving over someone who is still alive. Sounds weird but my mom was extremely healthy and was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer 2 years ago. I tried so hard to remain positive but im more of a realist and i came to realize through things that the Dr. told us, that stage 4 stomach cancer will be the reason she passes away. It might not happen right now but its not something that will ever stop coming back. She'll most likely deal with it the rest of her life. I just remember feeling my heart physically break and i couldn't breathe. I kept thinking about how im only 24 and im no where near ready to not have a mother. I expected her to live to see me get married and have kids and become a women myself but i realized that, most likely we wouldn't have that time. The Dr told us that 5 years is the average life expectancy. I was so crushed. I cried every time i was alone. In the shower, at night, when i was driving. I could never not think about it. And on top of all that, watching my mom who was so strong, suffer in such a violent way made me want to die. I hated life and it was so hard to try and find anything positive to think about or try to enjoy. I prayed and wished that i could be sick in her place. Thankfully, with very intense chemo treatments (so intense she almost died) her cancer was declared in remission last September. In February we found out it grew back, just a tiny quarter size amount. Shes currently on chemo pills. Im doing MUCH better with coping but every now and then, i think about the future and i have to collect myself and keep myself from dwelling on it too much. I've learned to take it one day at a time and enjoy the time i have left with her. Its easier said than done but it can be done. Thank you guys for sharing your story! 💛💛

I lost my mom when I was young. No one says that grief is a lifelong journey. No one says that our loved ones live on in us! Sending love ❤️

In my experience I felt the physical pain and shock, my heart dropped and I felt this ball of grief choking me. I pray and look to the light in the darkness know they are in a better place. Smiling when I think of them helps a lot, and for some reason I listen to sad songs and cry just to let it out. This couldn't come at a better time my friend just lost his abuelo.

I'm so sorry for your loss his soul is resting in glory

My condolences to you both.

Sending love and positive energy from Camden, New Jersey. I experienced the death of my father in 1998, when I was 22. I am the only child and it was very difficult to deal with...my mother and father weren't together so I ended up planning the funeral and doing everything on my own. It was devastating. As I got older (I am now 44) it got easier to deal with and I have learned how to cope. However the pain still comes at times.

Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

Thank you so much for this. I'm actually still grieving because I just lost my Dad a month ago n the struggle is real. Like most times I get moody n can't even sleep at night my heart skip anytime I think about it . Is not easy actually but one just has to accept and move on eventually

Hi sisters, praying for you. May His Soul continue to Rest In Peace. Sending my love from Canada. Thank you for sharing this you are truly encouraging so many people.

Thanks for sharing!!!

Hi I am a twin as well and we lost our father in September this helped out so much thank you 🙏☺️

Thank you for sharing your experiences. 💙💙💙

Prayers for you both and your family.💕

Hugs to everyone. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 1st of all. I had to go through all my emotions when they came but the important part is walk away ppl that crazy stuff because some others are selfish and want your attention instead of allowing you to grieve. Tux, great show.

First to comment... Love from kenya ❤