Three weeks after the loss of my sister, my mother has died

[ClusterFreak]

59. I am so profoundly sorry to hear this news.

Losing your mom and your sister within the span of just a few weeks is a terrible blow. Nearly exactly the same thing happened to me a year and a half ago, when I lost my mom first and then my sister only 9 days later. My mom had been hospitalized with heart troubles for 6 months, but my sister's passing was sudden and unexpected. Natural causes, we don't know exactly what happened (family estrangement sadly) but we think it was either a stroke or a coronary. Like you, I also posted the news on DU (my mom had been a member since it launched in 2001) and received a flood of warm and supportive responses. It was wonderful to hear from people who knew who she was and had such kind things to say about her. Ever since that, I always make it a point to respond whenever I come across a thread where someone posts the news of a loss of a loved one or loved ones.

Your mom and sister would be proud to know that you have paid tribute to them in this way. And it is true, you will find an inner strength you never knew you had. I hope you take some comfort and strength in the responses you get here.

Sincerely,
Pat