How Do You Ever Get Over A Loss Of Your Mom

@KrauseHome (36448)
United States
January 10, 2008 2:36am CST
As many of you know, my Mom died the end of September. I know that this should be a little bit of time to bring some closure to my life, and be able to move on, but after reading and responding back to someone else's discussion in here that also just recently lost their Mom, it is bringing up a lot of memories for me, and right now all I want to do is Cry. I am really missing my Mom right now. She was 63 when she died, and I feel like she gave up on life too soon. They say her heart just gave out, as she gave up the will to die, and tried to even kill herself last May. This has been the hardest part for me to deal with as I am a Christian, and I tried to help her, but she was so stubborn. When I talked to my Mom around the beginning of September right before I went to New York City and New Jersey on my Vacation, something told me she would die soon, and I was just hoping I was wrong. The day my Sister in Montana called me and said my Mom was dying, I will never forget. I had not seen my Mom in person for like 6 yrs. due to money, etc. but called her all of the time. To me, this was one of the roughest days in my life I have ever gone thru, and I know I will remember it for a long time. I remember going into the bathroom to Pray for God to take her if it was his will, and help end the suffering and within 5 minutes I got the Call that she was gone. I was able to go to the Funeral which was not a Good experience for me, as my Sister in Montana and I do not get along at all, but I am glad I went. Seeing her lying there is still hard to believe sometimes. I really miss her sometimes, and feel like I do not really have anyone I can turn too and talk with like I could my Mom. I guess that is one of the reasons why I continue to enjoy coming here in myLot so I can express my feelings and be able to move on thru this. Thanks for being there.
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9 responses
• United States
10 Jan 08
I lost my mom in March 2002 and I still tear up...I remember really having a difficult time because my (now ex-) husband wouldn't allow me to visit with my daughter the last week of my mom's life. The day he faced me in the kitchen comforting my daughter and said, "Get over it!" Although my mom and I weren't that close, I always knew that at least ONE person loved me unconditionally and that got me through the days--it was like losing a part of me. I've gotten better and now know that my mom is proud of who I've become. I'll pray that once day the pain will begin to lessen--it will but there's no time table to point to.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
10 Jan 08
I don't think you ever do get over losing your mum or your dad, you are a part of them and such a big part of your life, it does tend to get easier as time goes by, my mother passed away in 1999 and my dad in 1995 and sometimes I still find it hard to believe that they are no longer here but you just have to try to make the most of the life they gave you, they would want you to be happy as possible...you will meet them again but I bet they are still watching over you...
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
13 Jan 08
Yes, I know that my Mom wants me to be Happy. I just sometimes miss having someone to talk too when I really need to talk though.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 08
Sweetie September is not a long time ago at all it is still fresh to you It can take up to years to put a closure to it It will always be with you and when you read about it happening to someone else of course it will bring it back to you and that will happen for a while that it affects you like this Love and Hugs to you
@GardenGerty (157463)
• United States
12 Jan 08
You will continue to miss her, but it will change. It is not time for you to completely be done with this. I have been there, done that, and still miss my mom from time to time and find it hard to believe she is gone, and it has been six years. I did not see her often enough when she still was alive. About trying to kill herself, or wanting to die, I believe that your mom probably sensed subconsciously that she was ill. I have noticed that is true with people who are depressed, there is some underlying illness. Yes, come on here and talk, people will listen, and try to cheer you.
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
11 May 08
Thankfully, my Mom is still here and I am so grateful for it. The only way a person gets over the loss of a loved one is by time and healing. It can take years and you never forget them but it goes from where you can't bear the thought of them being gone to remembering all the good things about them. Sometimes it helps to remember that we will see our loved ones and pets again when our time here is through. I also like to think they are watching over us. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~
• Philippines
16 Jan 08
you can never get over it but you have to live your life
@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
10 Jan 08
You cannot easily forget your mom or dad, they are your light when your down, they are the one is your first teacher if what is wrong or right. those people is your who make your strong in this world those are your parent.
10 Jan 08
I don't really want to think about it, I know it's going to be something thats likely to make me re-think things and I honestly couldn't say that I would be able to deal with it. I really hate losing anyone and I know it's what happens, still I dread losing those who closer to my life and I think when my mum was to go I would probably try remember her fondly. ~Joey
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
10 Jan 08
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It is a very hard time for anyone to loose a loved one~ especially a parent:( Time does heal the heart. But remember that you can keep the memories of your mother alive.