Is it normal for cheese to remind me of a lost relative?

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When I was much younger, my grandmother used to baby sit me. When I got hungry, she always used to give me a certain type of cheese. Because of this, I always associated the cheese with her, and even went so far as to naming it after her. As a kid the nickname was easier to say than the full name of the cheese, so that's just what I always called it.
I am now in my teens. Earlier this year, my beloved grandmother had a recurrence of cancer and died a month or two ago. Every time I eat that type of cheese I am literally sobbing by the time I finish a single slice. It reminds me of her so much, the pain just kills me. Is this normal?

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  • girly62
    11 years ago

    You're in emotional pain and it is very normal for things or even people to remind you of your beloved relative/friend that passed away. With me even my own house path and the the front entrance of my house reminds me of my uncle that passed away 7-8 months ago. It won't be easy and it will take some time for the pain to slowly ease. It will not remind you of her that much after a while as your pain is still so fresh (2 months).

    Don't forget you're not alone and there are many people in worst states. x

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  • DaemonWolf
    11 years ago

    Smells especially food smells are very powerful in making you think of memories and situations associated with the smell.
    Once in hospital after recovering from severe abdominal pain I was given a dessert of bananas and cream. Whenever I smell that mixture of bananas & cream I'm transported back onto that ward and remember little details that are seemingly useless and should have been discarded by now.

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  • ravenna
    11 years ago

    Internet hugs for you OP. Don't hold your feelings in, make sure there is somebody you can rely on to talk to about it.

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    My grandmother taught me to cook and there was one recipe that called for cheshire cheese. It kills me that I can't remember how to make it but I do think of her often when I buy cheshire cheese. Lemon curd is another one that makes me think of her.

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