Still think of my mother every day after her death 5 years ago. Normal?

I lost my mother when I was 18 sudden death.. the shock was indescribable.. over 40 years on I still speak to her most days!!
 

Absolutely normal, I still think about my Dad twenty years later. He was a great person and left a positive impact on all of my family. The pain made fade over time, but the memories don't.
 
hollydolly said:
I lost my mother when I was 18 sudden death.. the shock was indescribable.. over 40 years on I still speak to her most days!!
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Wow, that's rough....I think such a shock makes it harder to get over. There is some comfort in talking to the person and trying to feel a connection even though they aren't here.
 

Sassycakes said:
I think it is really normal to think about a loved one no longer with us. On August 25th my Dad will be gone 25yrs and I think and talk about him almost everyday. He left me with a lot of beautiful memories. The same is true with my Mom who passed away on January 2nd 2002. How could
we not remember our loved ones no matter how long they are gone.

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Thanks sassycakes...it seems the consensus is that people do think of their dead parents/loved ones often and it's ok. I don't think I've ever asked anyone in person so I wondered. Nice photo of your parents!
 
Of course it it....she was your mother! My mother is gone too and I miss her every day. I think of my dearest departed relatives several times a week.
 
grapenutpudding said:
My mother died almost 5 years ago (I'm 61) and I realize that I've thought about her EVERY day since she died and I wonder if this is common. I don't know if it means I am still trying to hold on to her by thinking about her or what. Anyone have any experience with this regarding their mother or father after they died?
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Both my parents are still alive but aren’t doing well. It’s sad. I hope it gets better for you.
RadishRose said:
Absolutely. I still think of my mother whether fleetingly or for quite awhile, every day since I lost her at age 16. It is not always sad anymore...most of the thoughts have changed to joyful. In fact I was just talking about her before I saw your post!
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I had no idea you lost your mom at such a young age.
Thats so very sad.
 
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