Condolences on your mother’s passing. It doesn’t matter how old a loved one is, we can never really prepare for it. It’s fortunate that you have eight months of sobriety behind you. You’ll probably feel like a drink today, but you’ll be glad you didn’t.
My parents both died recently. My dad last August any my mum in February. It’s sinking in a bit more of late. They were both in their mid-80s, but they deteriorated rapidly and their last months weren’t pleasant. However, life goes on, and it’ll be all the better for keeping sober.
Condolences again and well done on eight months.