Mother loves all her family

Dear June

MY lovely mum passed away two years ago next month.

Since then, there have been major fallouts and I feel so sad that the family is falling apart.

My husband and I bought my mum’s wee house, which I feel is such a comfort.

Is Mum free from all her pain and with my stepdad?

Grace, Glasgow.

June Says

After the loss of a close relative, it is very common, initially, for families who are grieving to either pull closer together or drift further apart.

Each individual would have to accept and come to terms with their own particular grief and the relationship they held with the lost family member.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve, it varies from person to person, so those who are coping with loss in their own way should not be judged by others.

I sense your mum loved her family very much and they were her world.

She would always stand by her family, offering support and unconditional love, no matter what they said or did, as they were her children and they knew she would always be there for them.

I get the impression she would like you all to draw closer as a family to offer one another support rather than to pass judgment.

Your mum will be free from any physical pain and will be enjoying the sweet reunion on spirit side with those previously gone.

You are also coping with the grief in your way by finding comfort in the wee house she lived in.

She loves you all and will support you all, always.