I was a carer for 20 years

len · April 2019

I’m a single bloke mum just passed away I was her carer for 20yrs now I’m just fed up alone in a 3 bed semi don’t no what to do no more

Aura · April 2019

Can you join your local mens shed? http://https//menssheds.org.uk/

Kate_Scope · April 2019

Hi @len and welcome to the forum.
I am sorry to hear about your mum and I feel it must be so difficult when you have cared for someone for so long and then all of a sudden that is taken away. Yesterday being mothers day probably brought it all home for you and I am really sorry about that.
Have you thought about contacting support services in regard to your loss?

Cruse bereavement is a well-known support service for people in your situation.

I hope things improve for you and maybe have a look at the website and decide if you think it may be of use to you
http://www.cruse.org.uk/

Good luck

Kate

Sam_Alumni · April 2019

Hi @len
I am sorry to hear about your mum, it must be a really tough time for you.

Antonia_Alumni · April 2019

Welcome to the community @len thank you for sharing this with us. I am so sorry to hear the loss of your mum.

How are you doing today?

Are you receiving any emotional support? You may want to get in touch with Cruse their helpline is: 0808 808 1677 and it's open from Monday-Friday 9.30-5pm or you can email them; info@cruse.org.uk You may also get some support from your local carers centre too.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

len · April 2019

Thanks

[Deleted User] · April 2019

Hi @len, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, this must be a tough time for you. I hope you've found the links above helpful. CarersUK have a section of their website that talks about bereavement. It gives practical guidance on the steps after, which you may have already gone through, however, it may point in the right direction for further support and people to talk to.

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-support/when-caring-ends/bereavement

Also see below a link to the Carer Trust website, that also has a section on bereavement and has more guidance on support available.

https://carers.org/article/coping-grief

I hope this helps and best wishes for the future.

I was a carer for 20 years

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