Promiles

Close Bereavement
: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

I'm totally devasted by the loss of my closest friend Carlleen who passed away as a result of a blood clot on her lung on April 9th. Carlleen was the love of my life and I was so so fortunate to have her as the love of my life for the past 10 years or so. Carlleen was the most giving and caring person I have ever met. She was and always will be someone who loved life and had an incredible sense of humour. She worked as an X Ray Tech and I have so much respect for Hospital workers who are so dedicated in caring for others. Carlleen dealt with life and death situations every day and contributed so much to others. I'm like a lost soul without her as what happened was so totally unexpected at her 51 years of age. I know Carly would not want me to grieve as much as I am but it is so difficult to handle life without the love of my life. I think losing a parent is really difficult but to lose the person closest to you is even more devasting. Am trying to keep myself busy counselling Carly's son whom I regard as a stepson. I'm really fortunate to have some great friends but I really find the time I spend on my own to be the most difficult. I drove 1000 miles to Memphis to visit my son a week or so ago alone. I found the drive vety difficult without my best friend. Would be interested in discussing my situation with others who are dealing with a similar type of grief.

Close Widows & Widowers

Lost my partner of over 10 years on April 9th . We did everything together and life was so much fun.I belong to the Bereavement Group but this Group identifies closely with those who are going thru the same loss of our loved one. Hopefully talking to others who are sharing the same experience will help in the recovery process. My partner Carly passed away at 51 from 2 blood clots on her lungs..I miss her so much.

Treatments

Grief Counseling Somewhat Helpful

Have attended two sessions with 24 others who have suffered a loss, mostly their wife/husband or partner Would recommend support groups to anyone as it really helps to talk to others who are going thru the same experiece.