So this coming end to the semester I am failing two courses, one I cannot repeat. Earlier in the semester my boyfriend's, who I've been with for just shy of six years, mother died suddenly and unexpectedly. I had been living with her and my boyfriend for the past 5 years (due to circumstances when I turned 18 they took me in even though we were a few months into our relationship). She was more of a mother to me than my own. Anyways after that happened I just sort of lost all will to try my classes. I have another class that I should pass with at least a C (if I do poorly on final, if not then B). It's kind of hard to explain how I'm feeling about this. I am passing one but failing two so I really think that I should have been ok in the two classes I'm failing. I tried to keep up during the rest of the semester after it all, I did as well on the homework and quizes as I could for how I was feeling about school. Which I guess is odd considering I didn't want to be in school for awhile. I would have dropped initially except I work part time at the college and you have to be minimum of a half time student; we couldn't afford for me to leave school. Plus I think it was better for me to continue. In any case I'm really ashamed of myself for failing two classes. I'm at a complete loss here. I'm so stressed that I'm getting headaches and what I can only describe as mild/minor panic attacks.

You shouldn't feel ashamed. Its not like you failed the classes because you were careless or lazy.

I think the best solution would be to go speak with a counselor and explain your situation. They might be able to help you out.

I think this falls under the auspices of a Special Consideration event. Does your college have such an option? Here's a link, which talks about the Univesity of Western Australia's policy, I assume it's standard structure stuff: Policies and procedures : Governance : The University of Western Australia

don't feel ashamed.
if you were out partying and not studying that would be one thing.
but this is totally beyond your control.
i agree, speak with someone.
i hope things have eased up emotionally for you and your boyfriend.
my sympathies

Go to your academic adviser and talk to him/her about it. Considering the circumstances, and a provable death in the (more or less) family, then they might be able to make allowances for you.
I've been in a similar situation, and most universities offer an appeal system that could buy you a second chance.

Don't feel bad. I know it's easier said than done, but there are resources and alternatives out there for you. Just try to stay as calm as possible. the next time you can, take a day and relax. It will help a lot.

My boyfriend has a similar situation as yours. He ended up failing four classes last semester because he was dealing
with serve depression. He ended up having to go into school and talk to I believe the Dean and explain his situation
for why he had failed those classes. The Dean and the school were understanding of his depression.

Don't feel ashamed it's not your fault, like someone said above it's not like you were being lazy.
Someone close to you died and you have to allow yourself to feel. If you have a counselor on
campus you could try and go talk to them and maybe that might help a little bit. I hope you start to feel better soon.