Question: My cousin just passed away about a...

This is exactly how I feel right now. Like exactly.
My cousin also passed away, but it was 2 months ago. I can assure you, it is hard for the first bit, but it does get better. Im very sorry to hear about your loss and I send my condolences to you and your family. Even though you did not know her well, it is best to talk with family and share feelings with them. If you are bottling your feelings up inside, it is really not a good idea. You will feel way better to just let it out and cry. Life is may seem really hard at this point but, I know that it can get better in time. It may be stormy now, but it cant rain forever.

im so sorry for your loss. i completely understand what you're going through. iv found that if you talk to them, no matter where you are, it helps. tell them about your problems, tell them you miss them, tell them about your friends, tell them about the men in your life, tell them whats going on. it will help.

First of all I would like to say that I'm really sorry that this happened to you and your family. I do understand what you're going through. I lost my father around 6 years ago and my grandfather, who was everything in this world to me, only next to my mother, passed away 12 days ago. Both times I didn't cry...well at least not too much. Just can't seem to cry but that doesn't mean I'm coping with the situation well enough. There is not a single moment in my life that doesn't remind me of all the good times we had and the dreams and hopes we shared. I miss them terribly.
BUT such is life my dear. Someone once said to me..."Always be prepared to lose your loved ones". So dear, my advice to you would be, Be with the ones who need you the most right now. At least you still have them. They need a shoulder to cry on and so do you. If one relationship is lost, strengthen the bond that is still present. Live your life to the fullest and help your family to move on.
Also a very sad fact of life is no matter how many years in the future, the grief will still be there. But trust me it'll get better eventually. With time you'll get to realize that your beloved one is there with you all right, smiling from above and they want nothing but only the best for you. And so my dear let your emotions out, mourn and grief and cry and shout but know it from inside that there's nothing wrong with being happy.
Take care. I wish all the very best for you and your family. xxxxx

I've come to realize that it never seems to get better... My best friend of 15 years passed away recently... I wake up everyday and think of her, she creeps into my thoughts during the day, and before I go to sleep I think of her too. My life without her is so weird, we always talked about growing old together... I have found that although I do not have her in my life, there are other people around me who support me and I lean on. Of course it is nothing to say I've been there, because everyones emotional connection to a person is different. But it sucks, scream, cuss, cry, do what you need to do to get through this... the raw emotions will subside and only sneak attack you once in a while. It has been almost three months, I still mourn her loss and always will. But talking to her and visiting her gravesite helps me tremendously, although I feel stupid standing out there in a graveyard, but it helps. When I leave I feel like a weight has been lifted. Hope it helps, if not... I rambled and it helped me in this moment.

I am terribly sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a little over a year and a half ago due to a massive heart attack. Losing a loved one is not an easy thing to go through. The thing you need to do the most right now is to stay strong for your family. If you believe in God, don't lose your faith because you need Him the most during times like these. God bless you and your family.

get a pet or two (its a reason to keep living because if u stop they die too)

Just be there for your family, and give yourself time to grieve. I lost my uncle in 2006 and my grandma in 2007, I still get upset over both, and have days when I have to cry over it. But what helps the most is thinking of the fun times you had with them. And talking to them, praying...

I totally know what you're talking about. My dad died almost 4 yeara ago and I really didn't know what to do. My friends helped me and that is how how I did it. I would not be here if i didn't have these amazing friends. Look for your beloved ones support. Talk about your feelings and don't hide them, cry, if you feel that is what you need. It is the best thing you can do.
Hope it helps you :)

I'm sorry about your loss :(
My grandma, who was my best friend in every sense, passed away about 3 years ago, so I understand your feelings.
I think if you're finding it hard to be around your family at this time, talk to your friends and ask them if you can all go and do something fun, like go to the beach, shopping, or out for a drink. But try not ignore your family, explain to them, and tell them you love them but you need your own time to breath and grieve.
Make sure you give them hugs and if you have siblings who are struggling, take their mind off it and invite them out for a fun activity.
I hope this helps in your time of sadness.

My grandma from New York died. My mom and her two sisters did not take it so well. Everytime that My mom and Aunt go to New York to visit her grave they cry to let all of their feelings out. I have never cried for my deceased grandma because I find it hard to cry. Some people talk to the deceased person as if they are a ghost or up in heaven or still alive and can hear them. Try saying something like "Hi __________! Its me _________. I know that we didn't talk much but...".