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In reply to the discussion: My mom and dad passed away on Nov. 8 and Nov. 11, 2013. [View all]Pretzel_Warrior
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Grief. I lost my mom in Feb 2011 but as she was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in Oct 2010 I did most of my crying in October and November that year. My twin sister was then diagnosed with Recurring cervical cancer in September 2011 and died in June 2012. That was a bleak period. I went to months of grief counseling.
I am taking it as a good sign that you've moved from numbness to feeling. Even if that feeling is painful. As you work out how you intentionally grieve for your parents and honor them in their deaths, you will find the strength to carry on with your life without them even if it seems impossible right now.
We all grieve in our own way and at our own speed. Take your time and take care of yourself physically and emotionally.