Losing a love one is never easy and you may never get over it. I lost my dad at age 7, my sister at age 19 and my mom at age 20. Losing each of my loved ones was difficult but losing my mom was the worst.

It took years to get over. I did not celebrate Mothers' Day nor did I visit her grave. Her death was too sudden and was too painful for me get over. As the years fly by, it got easier. I stop feeling sorry for myself and started thinking of the way she would want me to live my life. I tried to be the person she expected me to be and kept on living up to her expectations.

Feeling constantly sorry for yourself makes it harder to deal with. Be strong and supportive for your siblings. Cry when you feel like it. Smile when you think of the great person your parent was. Try to live every day to the fullest even when your heart is aching. Honor your parent in ways you know they would have appreciated it and the healing will get easier.

Always remember that your parent loved you and would want to see you happy. Mourning is normal, but losing your health over a loss, only hurts those who loves you and hates to see you suffering. I believe that life goes on and our love ones who are constantly watching over us, will like to see us happy, healthy and living.

If your situation ever gets too unbearable, always find some one you can talk to or ask for help.

This is my first hub and hope I was able to make a difference in someones' life.