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Early grieving

Lynda
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Hi ..my name is lynda and my aunty passed away 2 weeks ago but only found out a day ago,my emotions are through the roof,i lost my brother to suicide and i am scared of the future.

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Lynda
Community Member

Hi everyone,i am so down,i suffer from anxiety and depression,lost my brother to it a few years ago and lost my aunty 2 days ago.I feel like life has no end to all this torture to my head,i feel i cant talk to councillors,it is all going around in my head,i know i am grieving right now but i dont see a forever happiness.I have a supportive family but i still feel alone.

 

Dear Lynda,

 

How are you going this week? It’s always a shock to receive news about someone passing. After my mum passed, which came after a series of other losses, I went to a grief support group. I did find it helpful and you realise so many people are going through something similar. There is also Griefline you could try calling which may feel easier than seeing a counsellor, if you would like to talk to someone. Their number is 1300 845 745.

 

I’m really sorry to hear about your brother too. I would say given things feel really hard right now it’s good to seek support and it is great you have reached out here. I hope you are ok and we are listening if you wish to chat further.

 

Take care,

Eagle Ray