Bereavement Support Group

I think that's normal. When big events or holidays role around we miss them a 100 xs more, cause we feel they should be there. My hubby died 5 months ago, and we have a 4yr old and 9yr old. They both had bdays as well as his all in the short 5 months he's been gone. I dread Xmas this year. Iv always loved it we have a huge family, but now he's nit here. And we moved out of state. It's hard, and heartbreaking. I hope your okay and vent anytime!

Dear Camille: it's been a year and a half since I lost my wonderful wife but the holidays were different for me. At church I felt her presence; learning to cook, I felt her near me in the kitchen; when singing Auld Lang's Aye at New Years, I knew that she wished me a Happy New Year.
If you were close in life, your husband is close to you now even though you can't see him. At the Baptiisimal Mass, I have confidence that he was there with you and all the children.

Believe that our loving God and your husband are close to you, always.
Joe
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In April my hubby got sick, developed pneumonia, and a secondary infection called Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and 19 days after checking him into the ER and ICU he had fought a great battle but just could not fight any longer, there was nothing more for the Dr’s to do and we had to decide to turn off the ventilator he was on. I was on auto pilot after Laine died to get through his service and all the 'have tos'. Now it seems that my grieving process has really begun ... I'm in counseling and feel its helping. But I'd like to know how others have coped with the sudden crying at work, and getting over the loneliness feelings. Sometimes it’s just so overwhelming.