My Best Friend is dead...

[passiveporcupine]

61. My heartfelt sympathy Kimi

I've gone through three recent deaths, all within a year, in my family. When you lose someone unexpectedly, it hits like a ton of bricks. Even if they had health problems, unless they are in hospice you just don't expect this. I'm still reeling from my BIL who had a heart attack a year ago. The closer you were, the harder it will be, so gather your friends and family and let them help you through this. I'm sorry you didn't get to participate in whatever your friend's sister did for a "ceremony". It really helps to be with others sharing that experience, it gives you a way to say good bye. Maybe you can come up with some small way to honor your friend in a private memorial for her...something to help you have closure. Wakes are very healing for the survivors. You get together and eat and drink and laugh and share your sorrow in a good way. I'm sorry you were denied that.