First off, let me please say that it is very difficult for me to ask for emotional help, or any other kind for that matter. It is so much easier here, though. I lost my mother day before yesterday. It was all very sudden. and I am having a terrible time dealing. It doesn't seem real yet. The hardest part, I think, deals with my 15 year old son who has been livign with my mom so that he can attend the same high school as all of the friends he grew up with. I don't know what to do for him, other than offer him all the love and support I can. He wants to keep living in this town and for reasons I won't go into now, I can't. I think I just needed to get some of this out and I really really can use the hugs and moral support. Thanks for being here. K

I'd love to give you a hug Katie, so here you have it a {{{BIG SAMSON HUG}}}.

A big Grandpa hug to you. It's always hard to loose someone near and it is a thing we have to go true as good as we can.
As for your son I can understand that it will be a problem.
Maybe a question among parents to his class mates can give room for a "paid supervision with place to stay"....he might be a bit young to live alone without the authority interfering.

I wish you good luck and another big comforting hug!

Oh, Katie - my heart really goes out to you ... I lost my mum in 2000 and I just said to my daughter, this morning, that I still really miss her.  I miss having her here to talk to, in the physical sense, but I do still call on her for support and advice, when needed.  Mum's death was also unexpected so the shock of the event took some getting used to.

Seven years on and I do still miss her terribly but the pain DOES become bearable - give yourself time and space.  I realise this is not always as easy to do as it is to say but YOU are important, particularly as you have your son to consider.  The suggestion given by Rhutobello is a good one ... are there any families who would be able to offer accommodation to your son, at least until he finishes at school?  It may be worth exploring this idea further.

Sorry to ramble on but I felt I had to share these things with you.

Alongside, I am sending you one of my HUGE hugs to you and your son - hope it helps you to know you are not alone.

Blessings

Sarah

You are in our thoughts, and all our love goes out to you. One day at a time from here on is the way to take it, and feel free, to let your feelings show, there is no reason not to.