Hi... This is my first ime on one of these sites and I am not sure what I have to say is all that helpful, maybe more in the order of dialogue. My mom died of Breast cancer three years ago march. I too am an only child and still, three years later, feel as if my grieving process is so slow. Tonight I broke down about the void I feel in my life and all the unhelpful ways I am trying to fill that void when in fact what I think I really need is to confront my grief in a healthier way. Don't get me wrong most days I seem fine and function without any problems, but when I sit back and take the time to reflect I see how lost I am. I feel paralyzed in the loss of my mother. Maybe part of it is learning to accept that I had no control over her illness or her death, there truly was nothing I could do to change the outcome. If you are interested in talking more please email back and i will gladly respond.
Warmest,
Stacey