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In reply to the discussion: My mom died last night. [View all]LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)93. Don't let the crying bother you...
I'll share this...I cry all of the time. A 61 year old male, and I don't just cry, I sob. It doesn't matter where I am either. I've been like that since my mom died. It was a horrible time when she died, because there were other causes of horrible stress happening at the same time, other than her death.
I don't like to throw around the term PTSD, but it is "PTSD like".So now, I cry. 3 times today, and I don't even worry about it anymore. I don't care who is around, I'll cry. I talked to a professional about it, and he told me not to worry, to let the tears flow.
And when I listen to music...well, forget about it. Guaranteed sobbing.
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I am sorry for your loss. I still miss my Mom after 16 years. Grief does not end, but it
Atticus
Jan 2020
#75
Oh, AJT, from the heart, condolences. It is never enough time we have had when we lose our
emmaverybo
Jan 2020
#102
She's in a place with no diseases and she's happy there. But she can visit you whenever you
Karadeniz
Jan 2020
#20
I am so sorry for your loss. May you feel blessed every tme you remember her name...
Hekate
Jan 2020
#21
There are no words that are acceptable substitutes for hugs, but I hope these will provide some
Atticus
Jan 2020
#22
Your love and sorrow are deeply felt, and I'm sorry for your loss. Peace will find you.
ancianita
Jan 2020
#27
It doesn't matter how old a beloved mom is when she dies, or how ill at the end,
pnwmom
Jan 2020
#34
I am so sorry for you, UndergroundPanther. Yes, she lived a good, long life, but that doesn't
tblue37
Jan 2020
#38
Sounds like she saved your life. And then you saved hers, to be around a bit...
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2020
#47
Sorry for your loss ... lost my pops less than 3 months ago, I know how it hurts ...
mr_lebowski
Jan 2020
#53
I'm so glad you had her for such a long time. I know that doesn't help with the pain right
UniteFightBack
Jan 2020
#74
So happy that you can say that here......love that your mother was your protector....
a kennedy
Jan 2020
#77
I am so very sorry. This tribute is beautiful for how it honors your mother, but I feel the pain in
emmaverybo
Jan 2020
#100
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet mother. May the love she had for you and all of your
sueh
Jan 2020
#116
I am so sorry for your loss. It hurts my heart to read your post...my Dad died of Supra Nuclear
Demsrule86
Jan 2020
#117
I am so very sorry for your loss. Allow yourself to grieve, but feel comforted by
Backseat Driver
Jan 2020
#130
So sorry for your loss. Old age is a battle for many and your mother certainly had her issues.
Frustratedlady
Jan 2020
#159