It was unexpected his passing we have been together since freshman year highschool have two LIVING boys 2 and 3 years old. Now. I keep his ashes in a necklace that I would hurt someone over if ever tried to remove it from neck. Now, Im in year two and I feel like Ive awoke from a coma. I have my cats but they are getting old too. It does help to know that Im not some crazy women who doesnt know how to move on. So much loss for them too. totally Now Im on my second year this is August 2018. Hi everyone. I feel like i literally have a hole in my chest and it makes me unable to breathe. In some ways it,s worse than the first year. A year without you is almost too much to bear.". I am lost. Im so sorry I cried reading that ,,,my dads nane was Harry and my mom is still broken hearted two years later ,they were married 72 years ,,,I lost my husband to cancer two years ago I know how you feel ,,Im convinced a piece of my heart is broke, Denise my mom passed away 2nd Feb 2018 she was 81 I lived with my mom Im 50 we talked about everything as well she was so easy to talk to I loved her so much losing mom has broke my heart Im in the house alone now mom had lived there 48 years. Grief is Grief. And took over my wifes life I came home valentines night from work found my wife leaning against the wall on the floor. This helped me a lot. Four months after her death my 32 year old nephew died of a drug over dose. 22 years together. I had him cremated. Being s mum of our two little girls takes up everything I have to give, the major part to this aching missing, remembering. Sounds like me. The little things that you wished you would have done more often, the I love yous you didnt say enough, even the Im sorry, just being able to hold them again, to have them come home. And had the door open when I came home at night. They absolutely do not like him Ive just heard rumors about him and they give me total hard ache all the time. It was discovered that he had Guianne Barre disease that has been proven to be caused by this shot. I was sitting there totally blank, I want to cry knowing he wont be able to come home with us but theres nothing, I was trying to processed what happened but I just dont get it. I agree with those who say the second year and beyond are even worse. I took time off work teaching to nurse her at home to the end. Seek family, friends or local grief help. I watch other couples even older than us, and wonder WHY? I know its difficult. We been together for 46 years. Wedding anniversary his birthday. Slightly better than being alone perhaps but when he is away the loneliness is shattering. I miss him more than last year..the memories, both happy and sad, ate more vivid than ever. One day it will be my turn. I hope that all of us find a peace and it may not be till we cross to the other side and find the loves of our lives waiting there on us. I was her care giver, but now going on the second year, I still have so many regrets . I havent lived since the diagnosis last June. And I still miss you, I can't image life without you. I've written letters to everyone who . Can I move on and remain? Which was lovely and took the pressure of me. I took care of her. There are a number of things you can do to help a grieving cat to overcome the loss. I am an unmarried single man of 46 years Mum lived with me. and hope that tomorrow will be kinder to us! Her death is still the first thing I think of when I wake and the last thing I think of when I go to bed. I took them for 2-3 weeks then went on a Mindfullness course and was able to stop the tabs easily. I take one day at a time. This is my first time reading all the posts. He was doing well until a infection set in eventually going to his brain. How can they possibly think that way? But going into this second year without him, I can only hope he is at peace, and I will have done something to continue and value him that will go beyond me when its time for me to go. He took his own life. I was so blessed to have him. I have to be strong for their children they left behind..they need me and i need them. I cant make sense of this. I just cant think of even one good reason why I am here. Im happy that I was able to be there to take care of her (I cant imagine losing someone suddenly, for example I was fortunate to have the chance to care for my mom and show her love when she was most vulnerable), but the intensity of it all made it a life-changing experience. When you loose a spouse the sad fact is nobody else on the planet has lost them like you have. And I felt thankful that they went together and that they had each other. We where married for 29 years. Its been nine months and not getting easier, why I was trying to see whats coming, when this pain will stop, its so exhausting. You've opened my eyes to see what it all means. He had 8 siblings, which were a tremendous help while he was sick. I shall not know in this lifetime. Since my mom's passing I've had four dreams about her. I still cry for him. She said if Im going to die. Margaret, your husband died after 46 years of marriage last year and mine round the same time after 45 years. Early on I dehydrated terribly and could not think clearly at all. She battled stage 4-5 cancer for fourteen years. How does one handle it? https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=102018088&srcid=share. All my siblings have their own families and Im just alone and only wish is to just see them both well again in each other arms to give them a big hug x, I too have just entered the 2nd year after losing my beloved husband of almost 30 years. Some days I still feel so depressed he was my best friend. Ive lost friends, best friends, acquaintances, co-workers, grandparents, mom, relatives, teachers, mentors, students, neighbors, and a host of other folks. Read as much as you can and talk an listen as much as you can and find the way through this. Wew!! I was numb the first year, but Know Its really hard. But I wish he will come back . I have lost a GREAT. . He had 3 brain surgeries to help with inflammation and to kill the infection out. )the two dogs were winning for mamma. Now and then there are good moments that let me see how lucky I was to have him in my life. I have many photos of us of times gone by, and it,s good to see him in happier times, but now I long so much to hear his voice, It hurts to want to hear him again. I function. God the pain is excruciating , even to bring my mind back, which I dont do, I feel like I am looking in a glass window at myself, doing all the things I have to do and only those things. Approaching the second year of losing my 47 yo husband to Cancer. She was my heart, my everything. My best wishes and I hope you and I find that path. That I went into flight mode and tried to protect myself from anymore pain, from the hurt. Ann, Im so sorry for every ones lost,,Im to. Big hugs. Maybe I am afraid that I would one day forget the sound of my dads voice, his smiles and stories. Sleep offers solace, music can be painful, but books are my refuge. l lost my life wife of 52 years 11 months ago after a long battle from heart disease for fifteen years she fought to stay by my side but the battle was to hard ,l feel so lost with out her some days are worst than others ,lonely nights . I wont give you any of the tired and pathetic pieces of common advice. Though there is one other Uncle, brother of my Mums, he lives in rural Ireland, only has a land line phone, has ongoing mental health conditions. And that you do, move on with your life. I have read your posts and want to share a couple discoveries that may help take the edge off your suffering and pain. I was her caregiver for her last six months. I just wish I could see him, kiss him and hug him one last time but most importantly tell him how much he means to me and how much I love him. no one understands and I often find myself pretending to others everything is fine. I want to thank everyone that has posted above, it makes you realize that it isnt just you and the people that says you have to move on, find a purpose just flat out dont understand. Susan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. It makes me cry to think that you feel so badly that you dont want to live anymore. I remember the 1st year being a blur. Fake it for that childs sake.Cry when your alone. I think that people mean well. I dont really tell anyone how I feel and about my pain because no one really wants to hear it anymore. Then put off the blue, he had a seizure that led to the diagnosis of a brain tumour, which we were later told was inoperable and high grade. Linda, I was with my husband less than ten years, I have found time together is not what counts, it is how deeply you loved. The one I turned too for deep discussions, uplifting when I was upset over something and just encouragement when needed. I met my husband at 16 years old married at 18, we were married 41 1/2 years. After being married 53 years I just have no idea what to do without him. Ill always miss him. I dont have no desire to date. Ive been bombarded by e-harmony and match.com. They came to everything I was involved in from adolescence into adulthood. I lost my 2 boys 2 years ago mike 37 april 20,2016 and chris september 20,2016 this year seeme like the shock and realization is comig back, My heart aches. Im grateful for the love and time I had with them and I try to look forward to the future for my daughter, All of my parents (mine and my husbands) are aging and sick. I immediately looked away . Im still not eating properly but am realizing how malnourished I am as well. These days are what made the memories so hard to deal with. 2. He was my life he was the father of my beautiful children. I feel the same. I tell her I miss her, she rolls her eyes and says, "Ugh. Thank you my heart goes out to you very much Don. He passed on January 28, 2018. Our 3 year old looks and acts EXACTLY like him. I have read most of the posts..we are all in pain..it has been 1 year 1 month and 6 days since I lost my best friend my anchor..I live interstate away from my two children..I work full time and have lots lf work colleagues..my lifelong friend lives interstate..I have two dogs and no close friends outside of work.suddenly my pain and lonliness seems to be more devastating that in the first 12 months..people think I am tough and have done really well and appear happy again.how wrong they all are..underneath this fascade is a really sad person whose heart has broken wide open.right now I seriously feel being dead would be easier..I am empty inside with no future to look forward to.even my sense of humour which I am renowned for has died with my hubbyI do motivate muself to go oit and am surrounded by couples only enforcing on how lonely I ama person who used to be extra energetic, happy, always laughing..this person is now dead inside with no wish to carry on with my life.not sure how long I can go on for..if it werent for my dogs I would have left this life months agodont care any more..sorry..but there is no way I can tell anyone how I feel..not even my Grief Counsellor..I know I am not the only one of us who feels like this so whoever you are you will know exactly how I am feelingand no..I will not use antidepressants..I am not depressed there ks no medication for heartbreak. I wasnt old also I no I wasnt no spring chicken. They got to return to their life. 14 months ago we were enjoying lunch together at home as we had for years. I cry everyday. Some guidance and encouragement from a person who truly understands the all-encompassing nature of grief and how if affects every moment and every part of life could be just what you need to move forward. And nothing helps, no praying no counseling the kids are far. Today I got a call from the bank saying they forgot to transfer a small amount of his to our daughter, i broke down again. He was diagnosed with an advanced cancer and died less than a month after. Why did he have to be taken away from me? that came with her struggle. I am really hoping as time goes by it gets better. But was suppose to be ok. I still feel completely ruined. Its almost like drowning, Amber. The memories we've made will go on and on. His death has opened wounds of the loss of my parents. I am grateful to read all of these posts because I dont think Im over my grief, yet I have always heard that at one-year I would feel better and grieving will be over. I wish I could believe it is going to be ok but I dont feel that way. Some people have told me that the second year was actually more of a challenge. We get together once or twice a week and have made no plans for a future together. "It's been a year since you passed and your presence is always missed.". I think the only thing worse would be the lose of a child that is the club I never want to be a part of. I had thirty years of marriage she was everything to me all I had known since eighteen.I had counselling through myself back into work and seemed to be coping acknowledging every milestone with great sadness. wishing id been around more. You pick up the pieces and go on, to create a new life for you. This is quite normal as animals have qualities our fellow humans do not seem to indicate.Please refer to this link: https://thepetlosscenter.com/our-locations/hampton roads/. It can be from 150 to 180 percent of the parent's full . On May 28th I came home from work and found my husband had passed in his easy chair. Living with cancer was all we had ever known. I am 75, married 44 years to the sweetest , caring man one could ask for. So young, we promised to grow old together 10 shortyears. My deep faith in God has sustained me and believe me this is a work in progress. I just feel it,s getting worse. All this time I felt hopeless, guilty, sad, mad, upset, confused, tired, but more than anything miserable. :-(. Anyway, I had strep throat one winter. Actually there have been windows of time, weeks at a time when I havent cried daily but I recently left the country to live in my native UK so I imagine that brought up a lot, hence the perceived regression. Thank you Megan, you helped save my life. Please think about your children and their pain and reconsider your actions. I know Im supposed to live one day at a time, etc, etc., to get through this, but quite frankly I am sick of doing that. We had been married 49 years, and I still have no idea how to live without him. I used to wake to a tear soaked pillow but that hasnt happened in a while. Your story is so touching. They say I have chose him over them so theyre pretty much through with me what I need help dont know which way to turn. I knew she was the love of my life, and she felt the same. I lived off cake, pie, candy & other sweets. Its horrific. Every time I see a truck like he drove it brings back my pain. They say it will get easier, man I hope it does. I hold his hand,calling his name tried to woke him up, then a nurse came to me and asked if I needed to call a priest, I was so shocked! I dont think I know how to live a normal life and cant really relate to other people . A statement was issued on his social media accounts, saying he "died peacefully . Not a future without him, because we never lose them, but a future with him in your heart and so much new exciting stuff and people, in your life. We dont fit into our regular lives anymore. I have been an extra-ordinary minister of the Eucharist for 30 years and now have signed on to be a sacristan, a greeter, and deliver communion to our parish shut-ins. I have tried to be strong, to work through the loss, taken on a healthier lifestyle, spend time with friends, dress up and put on my makeup, work hard yet I am left feeling empty. The pain never goes away. Never to forget the wonderful years that you shared. Which really helped. That actually happened a few times 2 of which seemed very real. I found him within seconds. Gratitude is everything. If DATEDIF produces a result in an unexpected format, ensure that no pre-existing format has been applied to the cell. i feel so much for you all > I lost my husband after being married 50 years . I think I just feel like I just dont care anymore. So I started dating. Ill die with it there. I talk to him You might even expect that of yourself. I try to take steeps forward. I try to act normal and sometimes its really hard. Yes Tania. He was so caring , so sweet man . I saw your post. I feel like I want to lay in bed all day and would be perfectly content doing just that. Its 16 month my wife left me alone in this world, my pain is getting worst day by day! The first year was a whirlwind of emotions and things that needed to get done. I lost my Mum on the 2nd of February last year. words feeling the loss thats in my heart. Its been two years coming up and the loss has gotten worst. The loss is so new, the first months can be spent in a blur of shock and disbelief. Now feeling that most of life does not fit me any longer: not my clothes, my town, my friends, my houseeverything seems empty on the bad days. I find myself not wanting to be around them because they get frustrated that I can not move forward. But now Im starting to feel tired. I HAVE TO PUT ON A BRAVE FACE for my kids. But there is no clock on grief and it is such an important message to get across. Really! Seriously! She steadily lost the ability control her body, then the ability to speak. She had battled Ovarian Cancer for 8 years. Some days, I think Im going to be ok (not the same kind of OK! that maybe I would have been before all this happened, but an ok relative to my new life), and other days Im in a deep, dark, scary place that I dont think I can survive. I waited for the flood of feelings I was sure would come. I was about fifteen when he went into the service he was three years my elder. I so feel everyones painandI am so sorry, Dear Holly Just read your email and do know how you feel I as with my Husband for 59years Married for 56 of them he passed away just over a year ago, We said we would be around till we were 90 as we were never ill really enjoyed good health, Then he wasnt well one night and went to Hospital and a junior Doctor used a wrong catheter and after that he was never the same and a year later he died. I have a t-shirt on his pillow from his memorial that I have been sleeping with for over a year and I really dont care what anybody thinks it helps me. John R. Lewis, congressman and civil rights icon, 80. My mind is crying. We had problems for a while because of her addiction that she had struggle with for a few years from Pain medication and anxiety and other mental health medication. Lost my husband 2 yrs 4 months its hard I have good days but I need someone to talk to thats not family. My mom died of cancer in January 2017 so I am approaching the one year anniversary mark. This is good to know. My heart still beats, but my mind is not into anything. She passed after 8 months. But now I sit here missing her so much " People often say that time heals all wounds. I am 16 months in and its is harder than the firstBUTi have joined lots of things and really get out and about. I have given up everything I use to love to do. I cant say I know how you feel for every bereavement is utterly personal, but when I mentioned to my brother that I was crying so much and surprised at myself (not being a great crier) he said Well you cant just shrug off 45 years of togetherness can you? It will soon be my 2nd Christmas without him and IT HURTS!!! I cant even remember the first few months. My Husband passed away unexpectedly on Dec 1, 2013. Do not look for proof of this, proof doesnt matter, facts dont matterthe only way your husband will be close by is through your own actions. He was my everything. I still do Mindfullness as a sleeping aid when needed. Im working towards my PhD in Holistic health & nutrition, I run every day to keep depression at bay, practice yoga, lift weights, take walks, & I appreciate & thank God for good memories we had shared & the little beautiful moments I may experience each day, like a colorful sunset from my window or a whistling bird outside. Then then 13m on, a huge ugly cry at new yeartook me to the next step of thinking i was ok. We were together for 3 years every day n night. No he said and as he sat on the chair with his head on my chest and me rubbing his back he looked up at me and said well maybe it is my heart and took his last breath. Wendy, i lost my mother/best friend 16 months ago and feel the same, nothing will ever be the same again and we are all just a little spot in time. Its not temporary but you will learn to live with it.You have to.I lost my wife of 33 years due to a terrible firearms accident.My uncle is 92 years old and we are very close.His time is limited.I know how you feel! Blessings to you all and I pray that your suffering is eased a little each day and replaced with memories and blessings of joy. I feel them close. Kids will find their lifes and live it. Oh precious fellow travellers. That magic one year mark does not cure your hurt. I dont really like the person I am at the moment, but am hopeful Ibwill feel more complete, When my husband was ill and I spent a lot of time stressed and worried, I told a friend that previously my life had been like a bracelet of pearls, but now the pearls were interspersed with pebbles, no more complete happiness. WE PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY VISITORS WITH: Be kind to yourself and know that with time, it will begin to heal. He had cancer. Why am I still here? I sometimes want him to come into the room so badly that I almost believe he will, but then the futility of this hoping hits me and the excruciating desolation that I then feel has me screaming and screaming although no sound is coming out its all internalized. Like many of you this year has been worse than last year. Im disabled so i walk with a caneand in constant pain from that. I have family near and it helps. People always tell me to move on and Ive tried but it hasnt been the same. Strange as this may sound, I am now finding life even more difficult. Remember That You Are Not Alone in Your Grief. I wish that I could help. Look for feathers its a sign there near you. Then Mama died 14 months ago pancreatic cancer. Im numb with grief I cant get to church or the cemetery Im constantly in tears and my anxiety is through the roof.
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