It’s been a little over a year since my dad died. The details surrounding his estate have been wrapped up, but most of his possessions still fill closets and shelves at my mom’s house. She suffers from dementia, and doesn’t handle changes in her surroundings well. It’s harder in some ways to see so many reminders of him when I visit her, but her needs are much more important than my own now, and selfishly, keeping her happy makes my life much easier.
A special welcome to anyone who is new to The Grieving Room. We meet every Monday evening. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, whether you have lost a person or a pet, or even if the person you are "mourning" is still alive ("pre-grief" can be a very lonely and confusing time) you can come to this diary and process your grieving in whatever way works for you. Share whatever you need to share. We can't solve each other's problems, but we can be a sounding board and a place of connection.
