Lost Goodbyes: A Mother’s Decomposition
1 min readNo final goodbye with mum due to ‘decomposition’
It is a heartbreaking situation when a loved one passes away, but for one person, their final goodbye with their mother was made even...
No final goodbye with mum due to ‘decomposition’
It is a heartbreaking situation when a loved one passes away, but for one person, their final goodbye with their mother was made even more difficult due to the advanced state of decomposition of her body.
The daughter, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared her story in hopes of bringing awareness to the challenges and difficulties faced by families in these situations. She explained that when she arrived at the hospital to say her final goodbyes to her mother, the staff informed her that due to the extent of decomposition, they were unable to allow her to view her mother’s body.
This experience left the daughter feeling devastated and robbed of the chance to properly say goodbye to her mother. She emphasized the importance of being able to have closure and bids a proper farewell to loved ones, no matter the circumstances.
It is a reminder that death is often accompanied by many challenging and unexpected situations, and it is important to have compassion and understanding for those who are grieving.