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23 January 2008 09:30
My husband of 40 years died 2 years ago and I’m having problems dealing with this death - will I ever be able to get over it?
By Anonymous
At first, it’s hard to imagine that it will ever be possible to smile or enjoy life again, but eventually the pain will ease and life can take on new meaning. The person will never be forgotten BUT eventually you will be able to look back on happy memories, and embark on a new – and often different – way of life.
READER ADVICESit down to eat in ‘his’ chair. This meant I would not have to sit opposite his empty seat. Barbara Turner, Wolverhampton
Chat to people. I would have a cup of tea in Sainsbury’s and chat to anyone who was there. I asked people if they’d be there the next week and I made some new friends. Madeline van Pelt, Godalming, Surrey
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shirleyannmary says
I lost my husband two days after my birthday at the beginning of February. He was in a nursing home for 13 months because I could not look after him I did for 18months with the help of carers. He could not walk or feed himself. George just watch tv. or dvd of war films. I did not get the time to say goodbye it was so quick or tell him I loved him. I make sure I go out each day I have just gone back to bowling now its raining. I am going on holiday in three weeks time. I booked this holiday last year,and have been told to go! I have no family near by My sister is a three hour joiney away but we speak most days.
I lost my husband two days after my birthday at the beginning of February. He was in a nursing home for 13 months because I could not look after him I did for 18months with the help of carers. He could not walk or feed himself. George just watch tv. or dvd of war films. I did not get the time to say goodbye it was so quick or tell him I loved him.
I make sure I go out each day I have just gone back to bowling now its raining. I am going on holiday in three weeks time. I booked this holiday last year,and have been told to go! I have no family near by My sister is a three hour joiney away but we speak most days.
09 May 2012 07:45
steelman08 says
Wendy, your loss `mirrors` my loss, as my partner of 22 years died 6 weeks ago. I go out each day, to diferent places, and as I like crowds, places like big supermarkets, will help. There are people to talk to, if you can make the first move. Just a `hello`, when you sit down next to someone will usually respond. The worse part is coming home to an empty house. I have several interests, that keep me busy, Two lady friends that I have known for years on the internet, keep one active with `e` mails tooo !
04 August 2011 13:41
wendy52 says
i lost my husband 5 weeks ago.we were together 20yrs but only got married in 2009 yesterday would have been our 2nd anniversary.how do i get through the days and nights.
30 May 2011 16:48
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