Mama June Shannon is grieving for Anna Cardwell.
Just days away from the first anniversary of her eldest daughter’s death, the WEtv star opened up about the current state of her family.
Their memorial process includes continuing to send messages to Anna. No one will delete Anna or delete her messages from their device.
As a result, they continue to send messages to Anna, and June admits that her memory remains vividly present in their lives.
It’s been about a year since Anna Cardwell passed away.
Mama June Shannon welcomed her on the morning of Tuesday, December 3rd. facebook A page for touching on serious topics.
Her eldest daughter, Anna Cardwell, passed away on December 9, 2023. So, less than a week before that heartbreaking anniversary, she issued a statement.
“Monday marks one year,” she began. “And we will miss Anna Marie Cardwell very much.”
June went on to say, “I would give my last penny just to talk to her and be here for my daughters.”
Anna passed away after a battle with stage 4 cancer, leaving behind two young daughters, Caitlin and Kylie.
We reported on the custody battle over Caitlin. In September, a court awarded June custody of Kylie’s biological father, Michael Cardwell, who was not Caitlyn’s biological father.
Mama June Shannon talks about mourning Anna Cardwell
June said that during her grieving process, she experienced waves of emotions that caused her to be “hurt at irregular intervals.” That’s completely normal.
“…I can’t control myself from crying, getting angry, trying to pretend everything is okay when I’m really dying inside,” she expressed.
June lamented. “…no one understands… [loss] The death of a child is terrifying, and it’s so different from losing someone like my parents, my siblings, and my wonderful grandparents…”
As part of their grief, June said she and other family members have continued to send messages to Anna.
“…she’s still in our family group chat text, she is [her sister] “Lauryn Michelle Shannon’s car radio cannot and will not delete the texts and will not take her out for a chat,” she admitted.
June added, “I’m really sorry.” [to] who[ever] One day I got her number. It is better not to delete yourself. ”
June also opened up about the emotional toll of living in Anna’s former home.
Additionally, she and other relatives followed Anna’s wishes and took her ashes with them when they left home.
In this way, they feel they are honoring Anna’s memory by keeping their feelings for Anna alive, even though she is no longer around.