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My mum has passed away

Hello, My mum passed away Thursday evening in my arms.
The next morning my daughter safely delivered my first grandchild, a beautiful healthy lil boy .
Mum had been diagnosed just two months with illness.
I went from work last Monday afternoon , I haven't been back since .
I'm all the place , emotionally.
Wishing it was 20 years ago so I still had time with my mum , yet thrilled with my grandson .
Bit scared to call work , I suffer with depression for the sat 8 years & I feel nervous about having to go back or speak to people .
Mums funeral is next Wednesday , so I don't know what to do .
I live on my own , not ideal at this time I suppose.
mum "e" to the most perfect girl :Awho stood by me through it all nana to my beautiful grandson WLM 27.09.13:j
mother of the bride September 2014 :love:
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  • HPoirot
    HPoirot Posts: 1,022 Forumite
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    ((((big hug)))) to you.

    My condolences, don't know what to say, it must be a tough time for you. :(
  • Raksha
    Raksha Posts: 4,569 Forumite
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    So sorry to hear your news. Hope that in time your memories of her will help your healing process.
    Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
  • pukkamum
    pukkamum Posts: 3,944 Forumite
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    Oh I am so very sorry for your loss, embrace your grief, don't feel guilty or ashamed about it and don't be scared to let your workmates know how low you feel, they will understand.
    Let the joy of your grandchild help ease the pain look at her and see what a wonderful legacy your mum left.
    I don't get nearly enough credit for not being a violent psychopath.
  • marisco_2
    marisco_2 Posts: 4,261 Forumite
    I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mum. It is no wonder that you feel all over the place at the moment. Take care of yourself OP and don't try to cope with too much. I hope you have the love and support of family and friends to help you through this difficult time. Also that your work will be compassionate and caring when you inform them of what you are going through.

    Congratulations on the safe arrival of your first grandson. That is lovely news. Enjoy him.
    The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own, no apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.
  • lesleyb
    lesleyb Posts: 176 Forumite
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    It must be hard at the moment, sadness for your mum and joy at your grandson.
    Is there someone that you can speak to at work to let them know what has happened, they will not expect you to work while you have so much going on.
    Hope Wednesday goes well
  • So sorry to hear your loss. Can you ask a friend to call your work and explain your situation. I'm sure they will understand, I would if I was your boss, but you do need to let them know.

    Congratulations on your new grandson xx
  • Stephb1986_2
    Stephb1986_2 Posts: 6,279 Forumite
    I'm so sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Congratulations to your daughter

    Steph xx
  • pink_princess
    pink_princess Posts: 13,581 Forumite
    I'm so sorry for your loss x :(

    All you can do now is to make your mum even more proud than she was, live your life the way she would want you to :A

    Enjoy your grandchild and daughter, they want twenty more years with you also x
    Life is short, smile while you still have teeth :D
  • mcja
    mcja Posts: 4,077 Forumite
    Deepest sympathy on the passing of your mum. Please, like previous people have said, grieve freely and know its ok to smile and enjoy the new baby.

    Thinking of you and your family at this truly mixed time.xx
    “Listen earnestly to anything your children want to tell you, no matter what. If you don't listen eagerly to the little stuff when they are little, they won't tell you the big stuff when they are big, because to them all of it has always been big stuff.”
  • Wilma33
    Wilma33 Posts: 681 Forumite
    Sorry for your loss xx. Can you email work? It's much easier than having to talk. You could always follow up with a phone call to make sure they received it, but you won't have to explain everything.
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