Grieving 2 years later after my mom has had cancer?!
Question: Grieving 2 years later after my mom has had cancer!?
My mom had breast cancer 2 years ago when I was 12, and has made a recovery!. When I first found out she had it, I wasn't sad at all or anything, and didn't think about it or talk about it at all!. Now 2 years later, it feels like all the emotions I was supposed to have a long time ago came out of me!. I've been thinking about it more and more and crying and stuff!. Is this normal!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Portland is right- there is not a "normal" way to grieve-- however you grieve is the right way for you!. I am a hospice social worker and with a lot of our families, we find that they kind of "buffer" their emotions and don't allow themselves to feel anything at first, and then it is a year or two later that they feel safe enough to let themselves grieve!. Probably, now that your mom has recovered, you feel safe enough to allow yourself to feel those emotions that you didn't feel safe getting even close to before!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hey, everyone is different!. There is no "normal" for grieving since everyone is totally unique!. As long as it is not interfering with your daily life, just let the phase pass!. If it is really bothering you, please see a school counselor!. They keep things private!.Www@Answer-Health@Com