Losing a Mother

My mother’s death changed me forever. Nobody oriented me on how to live after losing a mother. Even if I was to be oriented, who would be my teacher? I knew my life would change but I wasn’t sure whether it would change for better or for worse. The first few years after losing my … Read more

Accepting the death of a mother is not easy. The first time I heard that my mother was dead was unreal. I expected to come back to my senses but that was the reality. Later on, I came to realize that I was experiencing denial, which is the first stage in mourning. Time passed and … Read more

Death has a tendency to catch people by surprise. The impact of death is worse if your mother dies unexpectedly. I was unfortunate to lose my mother unexpectedly. I know what it feels to hear of the death of your mother when the last time you were with her she was totally fine. It is … Read more

Losing a mother is a tragedy. Losing a mother at a young age is an even bigger tragedy. Children need their mothers more than adults. Losing your mother when you are a child means you lose a key figure in your life. Developing into an adult without the guidance of your mother is unlike the … Read more

What do you say to your dying mother? You are standing next to mom’s sick bed. You are sure she is about to die. Every minute counts. What should you tell her? Your mind is running wild. Standing next to your mother in a hospital bed where you are sure she will not come out … Read more

Attending the funeral of a parent should be a straightforward case but if your parent was abusive, attending her funeral is debatable. I get your point; why should you attend your parent’s funeral when you don’t care about her? Why should you pretend to give last respects to your mother when in reality you are … Read more

If you lose your parent or your partner loses a parent, your marriage will be affected. The effect of the death of a parent on your marriage is depended on the role the parent played in your marriage. The parent may not have been directly involved in your marriage but even the indirect involvement can … Read more

The tough decision of whether to view the body of a loved one is one of the hardest decisions you will ever face in your life. This decision is so hard to make because whatever route you take, the consequences are going to be for the rest of your life. Viewing the body of your … Read more

Deciding on the gift to buy someone who has lost a mother is not easy. When your friend loses her mother, your friendship goes through a tough test. If you stay away, your friend will think you are not faithful. If you stay with her, you may not know exactly what to do for her. … Read more

Knowing what to say at your mother’s funeral can be a challenge. Not only are you overwhelmed by the emotions of losing your mom but also you have many experiences which makes it hard to decide which one to say and which one to leave out. Since you have only one chance of speaking at … Read more