A mother is a story with no beginning. That is what defines her.
All love stories are tales of beginnings. When we talk about falling in love, we go to the beginning, to pinpoint the moment of freefall.
I live to collect information, and I am also a perfectionist.
A mother is the portal by which you enter the world.
Faith does help mourners survive their loss, some studies suggest; but I imagine one still struggles.
Be patient with yourself. Don't make the loss harder by thinking you should be a certain way, or have bounced back, etc.