I can’t cope

And yeah we got you @Captain24 always 💜

@Captain24 Write as much as you need on here and we will be listening. Maybe even think that you are writing to your Nan on here, might help you get through this difficult time.

It is ok to cry. Whether that be at the funeral or by yourself. It is ok to want to get those emotions out.

We will be by your side.

Another suggestion is to put something in your pocket for the funeral. Maybe something that reminds you of your Nan. Touch it when you need that extra support. We can even be in your pocket with you.

She gave me a ring for my birthday many years ago. @Snowie It was her aunties. I’ll wear that! Then I’ll know she is with me and you guys as well.

Tomorrow night will be the hardest when it’s all over. Writing to nan sounds like the perfect goodbye. I’m sitting here crying even typing that.

I always got told I was a sook if I cried or mum would say ‘stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about’ and she would. I think that’s why I find it hard.

Thank you so much for being here with me @Snowie @Jynx it means so

much more than you realise.

@Captain24 The rings sounds like it will be a perfect thing to wear, then she and us will be right there for you, by your side.

I find it hard to cry too. I have never cried in front of any psych I have had. It feels like it shows some sort of weakness.

After my Dad died I found that leading up to the funeral I was ok. I had so much to do like write about his life, organise all the photos, liaise with the funeral company. It was after the funeral and after everything stopped that was the hard part. It was like when I stopped that everything came pouring out of me.

Please know that this might happen and we are here for you through all of this. I am glad you are seeing your Nurse too, hopefully they can give you some extra support.

@Captain24 It's so hard when so many of us have been raised to believe crying is weakness, rather than release. I hope you can find a time to let your emotions out when you feel safest to do so, and if it does overwhelm you at the funeral well... if you can't cry at a funeral then when can you? I should hope your mother can respect that.

Like @Snowie says we will be here for you every step of the way. I'm really glad that you're here and that we can crowd around you in this dark hour 💜

Such a hard time for you @Captain24 grief is such a personal thing. I hope you give yourself the space to cry and feel what you need to feel. Sending hugs 💝

Very short on words @Captain24 but thinking of you

Laying in bed trying to get some sleep. I need to unwind. I have a huge day tomorrow that I don’t want to face. I don’t know if I can be strong enough.

I feel so broken.

Sitting with you @Captain24 and letting you know we are here for you my friend

Today is the day we say goodbye. I am so sad and will miss her so much. I feel the pressure to be strong and supportive. At least I’ll be with a cousin I love and my niece. My niece has never been to a funeral. She is going to need me.

I really don’t want to do this. But I know I need to. I respect and love my nan, I will do it for her.