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Bereavement

The joy has gone!

(67 Posts)
mande Tue 24-Dec-19 23:29:42

My wonderful friend was killed in a car accident on the motorway yesterday evening. We think she had become confused on the roundabout and went down the exit slipway into oncoming traffic. I am absolutely devastated.
Her body was released this evening and I was too afraid of driving to the wake to see her and be with her family. My own ability to see and drive at night is failing. My son, thank god, drove me there.
Everything gets so hard the older we get. And grief and loss compound the fears.

moggie57 Mon 06-Jan-20 13:39:48

keep on carrying on...be there for her relatives.plant a rose bush in her memory.

Blinko Mon 30-Dec-19 13:10:12

Sincere condolences, Mande. I know from personal experience how totally devastating this loss must be for you. Stay strong. flowers

Evie64 Thu 26-Dec-19 19:13:17

How dreadful for you and her family. Sincere condolences on your sudden loss flowers

Hetty58 Thu 26-Dec-19 08:55:55

How awful for you, Mande. Any unexpected death is a shock to the system so do look after yourself.

Driving or being a passenger is one of the most dangerous things we do (statistically) and yet we ignore that risk. Instead, we worry about flying - which is much safer.

Here in the UK, about 70 people are killed or seriously injured every day on the roads. It just doesn't truly register until it's somebody we know:

www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-provisional-estimates-year-ending-june-2018

NannyG123 Thu 26-Dec-19 08:49:56

So sorry to hear this news. My thoughts go out to you.

Persistentdonor Thu 26-Dec-19 08:42:51

Such an awful shock for you, and your wonderful friend's family.
Very sad. flowers

travelsafar Thu 26-Dec-19 06:45:03

Heartbreaking news for you, her family and friends. Be kind to yourself, you are going to be shocked for a while i should think. flowers

Linda369 Wed 25-Dec-19 20:17:44

So incredibly sad, sending love to you and her family, take care x

Barmeyoldbat Wed 25-Dec-19 17:15:31

I have no words but I am so sorry. I just couldn't read this read and not acknowledge your great sorrow.

paintingthetownred Wed 25-Dec-19 16:49:21

I am very sorry to hear this news.
Please try to be gentle with yourself. You must be in shock.

otiva Wed 25-Dec-19 15:52:49

I’m so so sorry for the loss of your friend x

Harris27 Wed 25-Dec-19 15:23:41

So very sorry and especially at this time of the year.

TrendyNannie6 Wed 25-Dec-19 13:31:57

So sorry to hear this

Marthjolly1 Wed 25-Dec-19 13:24:10

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend. Such sadness can be hard to bear. Sending condolences to you at this very difficult time ?

magshard20 Wed 25-Dec-19 12:56:07

Losing family or really good friends at any time is heartbreaking. Your friend will live on in your memory for ever, and will guide you in your future life, she will be with you, I am sure, always xx ??

mande Wed 25-Dec-19 12:47:20

Thank you all so much for your good wishes. I am off to my daughter’s now for Christmas dinner. Thank god for family and thank god for grandchildren. x

Esmerelda Wed 25-Dec-19 12:34:48

Oh Mande, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. I am so very, very sorry for you and her family. Love and hugs to you ...❤?

hulahoop Wed 25-Dec-19 12:26:14

Sorry to hear hear your news .she will be remembered in yours and her family' thoughts .

blueberry1 Wed 25-Dec-19 12:00:11

So sorry to hear such terrible news. Her family must be distraught. Love and strength to you all x

Gransooz Wed 25-Dec-19 11:56:28

So sorry to read your sad news. Sincere condolences. ?

TwinLolly Wed 25-Dec-19 11:31:08

I'm sorry about your loss of a dear friend. Sending big hugs and thoughts to you and your friend's family.flowers

Knittynatter Wed 25-Dec-19 11:20:50

How very sad. God bless your friend and I wish peace in your heart. x

Theoddbird Wed 25-Dec-19 11:14:36

No words can help. Her soul flies free. Hugs for you xxx

Doodle Wed 25-Dec-19 10:42:27

So sorry for your loss and that of your friend’s family. Sincere condolences ?

ALANaV Wed 25-Dec-19 10:41:34

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