how to stop thinking about death?
The story
hey there, I'm a 41-year-old woman juggling life with a big family, five kids to be exact. ever since I first became a mom, this nagging thought about death has been tagging along like an uninvited guest that's overstayed its welcome. I mean, what if one day I'm just not there because of something as random as a car accident? it’s wild how those "what if" questions creep into your mind, right? can’t help but worry sometimes whether I’ve set things up for them if I suddenly tap out. sounds morbid, I know, but I also figure it's kind of a natural concern. sharing this because I bet there are many out there, riding the same anxiety train; it helps just a little bit knowing you're not alone in this grim headspace.
so, any tricks to stop thinking about this heavy stuff? i've tried mindfulness and staying busy, binge-watching those feel-good family movies, or reading light books. focusing on celebrating the little moments, the crazy family dinners, and the kids’ goofy antics; even their toothless grins on picture day make you remember why life is sweet. some folks say practice gratitude, although I sometimes wonder if missing a day would somehow jinx my luck. 🤷♀️ ever heard of "don’t borrow trouble"? it’s kind of my new mantra! so, why stress about things that might never happen? death is part of life, sure, but living for today is kinda what makes each moment precious. maybe one day these dues will stop fucking rent-free in my head and just let me savor the good shit for a change? thoughts?
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oh man, juggling five kids is a whole circus, right? i can't imagine the level of chaos and yet pure joy that must bring. totally get those what-if questions creeping in: it's like they always pick the worst times to show up!
i've got just one kiddo myself and sometimes my mind races with the same fears. but it sounds like you're doing all you can to stay grounded; celebrating those small moments is big too! maybe leaning into trust that you've done your best could ease some of those thoughts? sometimes we gotta remind ourselves it's okay not to have everything figured out!