So my mom died other week, brother died yesterday

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applepearwine

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episodic take the time you need for yourself. I lost my mom and dad less than a year apart. I was already having some problems, and that just was a lot to deal with. Hopefully your better than I was. It took me a couple years to get through it. It has been a little over 6 years and I am for the most part coming out of the other side of it now (have been dealing with a lot of issues over the past few years). Try to hang out with people and also take some time for yourself. Friends can be a comfort, but sometimes it seems like they might not know what it is like to go through. I hope you have some social support or outlet as you go through this. I hope the best for you.
 

dmcowen674

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I'm having a bad month.

Wish I could just sit home and be left alone for a week or two - not with my job though.


That is it I suppose.


edit: Brother and I were not terribly close (geographically) for a long time - I have good memories though. It was sudden and unexpected. Mainly dredges up feelings about mom/etc. Really don't know how I'm supposed to feel.

So sorry for your losses

:( :(
 

BoomerD

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My condolences. I lost my dad in the summer of 96, and my mom the following March. I hadn't been close with my dad in decades, but it still sucks to lose your family.
 

Alone

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Sorry to hear that.

You're tough for doing what you have to, though. Lots of respect for that. Takes a real man.
 

Spacehead

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Wow, that's horrible :(

I hope you pull through this OK.

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arrfep

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Sorry to hear that, man. Wish there was something one could do over an internet message board, but I guess a sincere condolence and an ear is all we can really offer. Try and keep your chin up.
 

Buttzilla

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sorry to hear that buddy :(

surround yourself with love ones please and give them all a hug
 

Kirby

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goddamn dude, i feel for ya. my grandmother and uncle died within two weeks of each other and i know it's hard.

best of luck to you and your family.
 

evident

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that's terrible man. you have my sympathies. that's gotta be a tough thing to go through
 

TJCS

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RIP to your mother and brother. I think if you need some room to breath, you should take that break.
 
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I can't even think of anything to say to help at all. So sorry.

If you need anything, I'm sure ATOT can find some way to help.
 

oogabooga

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Damn man - I'm so sorry. I'll keep you in my prayers :( hoping for the best :Rose;
 

foghorn67

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Seriously take a few days off again. My old boss had something similar happen to him. His boss insisted on flying him home. This project depended on him...but everyone involved totally understood stuff needs to get done on the home front.
You need to find the resolve.

My condolences. I hope you find a way to cope. Hang in there.
 

qliveur

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Damn, that's rough. Condolences.

Do whatever you need to deal with this. If it's time off, take it, but if it's burying yourself in your job for a while that's OK, too.
 

TallBill

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Ugh, I can't even imagine. So far I've lost a great grandmother, an uncle, and a drill sergeant.
 

PsiStar

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condolences

Several years ago I lost someone much to young to have gone. I had found some music that for some reason reminded me of her and played it a lot. Friends came over & stayed & stayed ... & stayed ... ... & stayed .... it was a very good thing actually. Caused me to talk where I would have probably retreated. Talk is good even with those that do not know what to say.

Go to that gym, hire a trainer ...
 
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