I am 28 and the last 10 years have been a nightmare for my mum and dad, and subsequently for me and my brothers - infidelity, alcohol dependency, hospitalisation and police visits to my parents home. I have fortunately lived several hours away for 5 years now, but even with this distance the stress and trauma of my unstable home has been devastating.
In October my dad died from his liver disease, and 1 week ago, more suddenly, my mum also died.
I am in total shock. I don't know what to do to look after myself. I have a partner who is diligently supporting me, but I can't see how the world can carry on, now that I am suddenly parentless.
My mum also lost both of her parents by my age, and I worry she never processed this which led to her eventual breakdown.
Looking for any advice on how to genuinely look after myself in a healthy way over the coming weeks and months. What practical things can help me survive this and not repeat this tragedy