Anniversary of my mom's stroke

[Newgirl48453]

Good morning everyone. It's been a while since I posted on this platform. Today marks one year since my mother's stroke. She lasted 3 months before passing. Most of that time was spent in hospitals and rehab. She got to come home for 3 weeks before she passed. August 20th will be the date and I'm going to be a wreck when that date comes around. Please say prayers for me and my family today. Thank you. ❤

[Saki-Amamiya]

I'm so sorry to hear that, it must have been an excruciatingly difficult 3 months, followed by the pain of losing her. Will be thinking about you when that time comes ✌️

[Hidden]

I'm sure your mom would rather have you focus on the good times you had together then to be all sad and crying but I wish you well and hope you don't get too bent out of shape

[Chase888]

I know how you feel but I was awful on the anniversary and got drunk and went crazy.The police took me to the hospital and I was there 6 days.

But in hindsight I wouldn't have done it.

We never stop thinking about our mum's.

[Fearoffear]

The first year after it happened is the absolute hardest!! My mom had a stroke and made it a month between hospital and rehab. That was 10 years ago. I would say for me I started having to remind myself and remember the dates after the fifth year out. It was for the first four years oh it's coming, dread dread dread and then it was like a hurt I had to remember. It isn't easy and even though it lessens in thoughts it never goes away. Do something special, release balloons or have a rememberance gathering. Don't let it happen in sadness, celebrate your mom that's what she would want and deserve, not tears. Put on her favorite song and dance in her favorite place. She'll be there with her wings on with you. Gentle hugs 🤗🤗

[RoseyViolet]

Anniversaries that come around like that are very hard to face. Def feeling your pain as I'm approaching the one year anniversary of my sister's passing June 5th. She battled stage 4 cancer for 7.5 years, she was only 51 when she passed, leaving behind two sons half grown. Tough stuff!! Maybe you could plan something special over the anniversary time? Maybe a special getaway to a place that you and your mom used to go to or a special drink you have in honor of her? I find journaling my thoughts, feelings and words that I'd like to say to my sister to be helpful, just having a place to "park" and get it out is helpful. Maybe you could journal a one year letter to her to tell her all of the things that happened since she has been gone. It can be therapy.

[Gentlespirit]

I'm sorry for your loss. Certain dates or anniversaries of events can be very triggering. You shall be in my thoughts and prayers.

Please keep me in yours too.

[Gentlespirit]

It's a homecoming and someday you will be together again laughing and being together in spirit. Your mom would want you to cherish the memories you had together.