Dealing with the loss of my grandparents

Hi,

Between 2006 and 2017 I have lost all of my grandparents.

On my Dad's side, my grandfather died in 2006 from pancreatic cancer. Then 4 years later in 2010 my grandmother died suddenly.

On my Mom's side, my grandfather died in 2015. Then lastly my grandmother died suddenly in 2017.

Now all of my grandparents are gone. I have lived a whole year without grandparents in my life. I feel like there's this void left behind by their presence in my life.

I've tried several times to talk to family and friends about how I feel but no one seems to understand.

Any advice would be most welcome.

Thank you in advance,
felicity18

 

Sorry to hear about your grandparents. I lost my grandparents many years ago. The only advice I can give is to try to remember them as best as you can. Perhaps younger members can also chime in...

 

I'm so sorry to hear about all your grandparents. I lost mine years ago, all in about a 7 year span...all of their losses were hard. But the last one and the one that hit me the hardest was my maternal grandmother in 2004. She and I were very close. I spent a lot of time with her growing up and even after I was older. She was always in my corner. Her birthday was a couple weeks before she passed away. I sent her some money to buy a new coat, because I'd just gotten a real job. She was so proud of that, and me! I try to keep memories like that, and memories of time spent at her home, alive. Treasure the pictures, mementos and memories you have. Do things you know would make them proud, honor their memories. Example - we're part Scottish, on her side, and I'm researching that when I have time. It was important to her to pass on the customs and traditions from that side of the family and I try to carry those on where I can.