Coping with Loss: A Daughter's Journey

In this conversation, Jamie shares her profound journey of coping with the loss of her mother, Judy. She reflects on the daily reminders of her mother's presence and the emotional struggles she faces, including moments of despair and the determination to persevere. Jamie emphasizes the importance of feeling her mother's spirit and the strength she draws from that connection, despite the challenges of grief.

takeaways

• I have to remind myself every day that my mom is still with me.
• I know that she's looking down on me and protecting me.
• I can feel her presence sometimes.
• There are days I don't want to get out of bed.
• There are a lot of times when I want to give up.
• Not only is it not in me to give up.
• I don't think I've given anything up over in my entire life.
• How would it look on me if I gave up on my mother?
• I have to continue to tell myself that she's right here.
• There's days I don't eat because I can't eat.