My wonderful sister died in October of 2003. She was everything to me, a sister, best friend and second mother. My sister always encouraged me during my life, especially when it came to dealing with my anxiety and depression. As time goes on I'm not feeling any better, nor am I where I want to be with my feelings of anxiety and confidence in myself. I would really appreciate someone to talk to. I did complete Linda's program about 2 years ago.
Thank-you

Gosh friend, I really feel for you. My mother died 6 years ago when I was 13. I would go thru the program.....but remember you must have some time to grieve too. Start taking really good care of yourself....and process your way thru this. Let her go with all the love you have in your heart and realize that she wouldn't want to you to feel this way. Take care, chuckster

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My mom was murdered when I was five and my mother now is a grief counselor and the grief process has always been such a big part of my life.

Just know that what you're feeling now is totally normal and just like with anxiety, it's hard to know how to deal when you aren't taught how. Try to remember that you will not feel the way you feel right now forever and that alone will sometimes make a person feel better. Feel free to talk openly about how you feel because there's scienitific proof that shows that it actually does help people feel better. Do you have a good support group? If you do, lean on them, if you don't find one. There are a lot of them out there and there a lot of people that will truly care for you. You can find many others that will encourage you.

It's a big step that you came on here and posted about it. That shows that you are on the way. Be proud of yourself and give yourself time.

I know how hard it it and I'm here if you need a shoulder to cry on. My email is white_ami_22@hotmail.com if you would like to talk. Otherwise, I'll talk to you on here and please keep in touch and keep us posted on how you are doing.

God Bless You.

Ami

Hi-loosing someone we love is just so hard-it is a process that we have to go threw to find a new comfort zone. When I was dealing with a lot of grief I bought a book on grief so I would have an understanding of the many emotions I could face. That helped to understand but the pain that we feel in our heart takes time to heal so it is OK to feel what you are feeling and just try to be good to you. Grief is unique to each individual and there is no right or wrong. The first year is especially hard and then bit by bit you are going to find your comfort zone and your sister is always going to be in your heart. So for now just take one day at a time and keep telling yourself that you are OK. Some choose support groups, some choose to do it on their own-again there is no right or wrong. For many faith is what pulls them threw as well. Take Care and Believe in you-Timber

I too lost my sister who was everything you said to me as well. It was oct.99' I still miss her but it takes time, she will always be with you in spirit and I believe we will meet again