What is your best way to deal with grief?

[Justneedtokno]

Back in 2016 my mother died. I know I’ve talked about this before but there are these moments where I find myself feeling empty.
I miss her so bad that apart of me doesn’t even feel like I’m here anymore. Sure what to do in life or am I doing the right things. Not on the same path as everybody. Not really motivated to do a lot of things but we want to do big things right.
I am taking it day by day and hanging in there but sometimes you know….

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I think the moment that I’m really trying to get to is being excepting of other things and I understand she’s no longer here. It’s just hard to move on or do new challenges sometimes without her in the mix

[Anonymous]

everybody grieves in their own way there's no right or wrong way to grieve. you can always talk to a counselor or therapist if you need to or reach out to whatever support system you have to help you find comfort

[NathanDavis]

me... I just focused on the other beloved people in my life, it took me a long time to feel like myself again, but at least I could be there for others, that's what made me go through the years...

[big_ben_007]

I accept the fact that they are in a better place. They are not suffering anymore. And they dont have to deal with this crazy world anymore.

I accept the fact that I am an adult and i need to act like it. I need to stand on my own two feet and improve myself daily. I need to use the sadness as fuel to improve my lifestyle.

Accepting these things is very very hard. But just remind yourself of them and verbally say those facts out loud, day by day until u believe it.

Oh. You ned to let yourself cry in private. A lot.

Play sad songs and let all your sadness out. Cry hard. It will help u heal and accept the facts more deeply.

Always remind yourself of the facts. And then try to laugh and feel good every day because you gotta grow into a healthy positive mindset.

[ArrowheadSW]

Sorry for your loss. Your mom must've been fairly young? I lost my mom in January. She was very elderly and in failing health, but it was tough none the less. I still feel a bit overcome with grief occasionally. I tell myself that I do things in her honor. Like I went on a trip a couple of weeks ago and I told myself that I was doing it in her honor because she liked to hear about my trips.

[Justneedtokno]

Yes right after I graduated college

[ArrowheadSW]

Sorry to hear that you lost her so young. I was 19 when I lost my dad. My mom lasted a long time after dad passed on. Your mom must have been fairly young.

[DizzyDesii]

I can't stay mad or sad for longer than an hour or two. I just watch tv, listen to music, dance around, talk someones ear off and so on

[Blackcosmo]

I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope you're doing much better now.
I usually just cry and go numb after for some time alone.

[Sparkie460]

I'm sorry about your mom. I know what you're going through. I lost both of my parents. I get through it by being by myself talking to them when I miss them. It's what gets me through the tough times.

[Andres77]

I'm saving all my mom's voicemails.

[Justneedtokno]

Save some of hers as well

[msc545]

Grief should not last this long. Please get professional help. I am sorry for your loss.

[Jamie05rhs]

Aww. 😥. Hugs for you, @Justneedtokno!! 💜

[KrakenAttackin]

You need to seek grief counseling.

[legalboxers]

alone time