Members emmmm Posted March 23, 2016 Members Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 My father passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. He had had many health problems in recent years, but this was sudden - he went into hospital and seemed like he would be ok the first day and then within another day had died. This meant I missed his death because I live a 24 plane flight away. I have some regrets that I haven't spent more time with him in recent years, but I'm working through this in my head, and by talking to close friends. I feel like I'm making progress, but it is requiring me to do a lot of reflection and I need a lot of space to do that. My mother however needs me around all the time. I have only been here with Mum for two days and I am feeling claustrophobic. I have a good relationship with my mother but I can't be in her company constantly or I get very upset and irritable, (especially during this stressful period while we are organising a funeral). Every time I say that I need space, she says of course she understands, but then every time I try to take the space she seems to find a reason that she needs me around this time. I really love my mother and want this to be a time where we feel close to each other, but we are driving each other up the wall. How do I balance my need for space with my mother's need for my company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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