This morning my mom passed away...

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Mahlon
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02 Jan 2012, 3:19 pm

We have known it has been coming, but it still doesn't make it any easier. I don't know how to deal with these emotions, I don't know how to cope with this, I'm just blank.

For the 30 years I've been alive, she's been the cornerstone of my life, the one who always believed, who always understood better than anyone else, and the one who helped make me who I am today, and I hope I made her proud and showed her just how special she was to me.

Just kinda at a loss of words, and I'm spending today traveling by myself, almost made it back home before she passed, but not quite :( .


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02 Jan 2012, 3:29 pm

I'm so sorry.

What you say about her and your relationship is so beautiful that I'm sure she was proud of you and loved you very much.

Don't put pressure on yourself to feel any particular way - just go with it.

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02 Jan 2012, 3:32 pm

I am so sorry for your loss of your dear mother.


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02 Jan 2012, 3:39 pm

i'm so sorry. i'm sure she knew(:
there's no set way to cope or deal with things, just take ti easy on yourself and try to concentrait on positive memories



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02 Jan 2012, 4:51 pm

So sorry. It might take a while before you can feel anything. I was numb when my mom died and it took a couple of months before I really felt anything.



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02 Jan 2012, 4:59 pm

I'm sorry for your loss. Moms know their kids love them, and I'm sure she knew and was proud of you.
I hope you are able to find comfort in remembering her belief in you, and the other memories of better times.


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02 Jan 2012, 7:24 pm

I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother. My prayers go out to you and your family. If you need to talk to someone, please feel free to IM me. ((Hugs))


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02 Jan 2012, 11:55 pm

I'm sorry about the death of your mother. Remember all the good times you had together.Image


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03 Jan 2012, 12:00 am

Sorry to hear about your mum's passing. It's obviously very tough for you at this time. My thoughts are with you. Go and have a few drinks to take your mind off it and try to spend your time around people for a while, OK?



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03 Jan 2012, 12:24 am

(((((hugs))))) i'm so sorry to read that. i tried to make it to see my dad before he died too and i didn't quite make it. but honestly, when i recalled the good memories that preceded it, i had an easier time coping. getting there earlier would have been nice but really, the thousands of hours we spent together before that were more important. i hope that you can also understand that to some degree as well. take care of yourself first and foremost.


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03 Jan 2012, 1:37 am

Thank you all for the kind words, finally home from traveling and trying to unwind and remember some good memories of a very special lady. Cheers, you are all good people.


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03 Jan 2012, 3:48 am

my condolences



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04 Jan 2012, 4:00 pm

I'm sorry for your loss. I experienced the blank feeling and the numbness when my Mom passed away. I too was traveling - driving - and found out she had passed while I was a few hours away. I sat in my car on the side of the road and talked to her for a long time before turning the vehicle around and heading home. I feel she looks in on me from time to time even now.
I think your Mom knew your feelings and that you were trying to get there.
Best to you in this tough time.



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19 Jun 2013, 5:30 am

Mahlon wrote:
We have known it has been coming, but it still doesn't make it any easier. I don't know how to deal with these emotions, I don't know how to cope with this, I'm just blank.

For the 30 years I've been alive, she's been the cornerstone of my life, the one who always believed, who always understood better than anyone else, and the one who helped make me who I am today, and I hope I made her proud and showed her just how special she was to me.

Just kinda at a loss of words, and I'm spending today traveling by myself, almost made it back home before she passed, but not quite :( .


My mother passed away when I was 24. she was my cornerstone as well. I'm 31 now and my life hasn't been the same.

What you are going through right now, most aspies either have or will go through as well. If there is anyone else in your life that you trust, you should try to spend some time with them and avoid being alone all the time. The best support we have as aspies is eachother. feel free to msg me anytime you feel like talking. There are many other aspies around that can help with some guidance.