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I miss my husband so much...

carolk1955
carolk1955

It's been over 2 years since I lost my husband, after a 25 year marriage. He was a marine and today is the Marine Corps birthday. Now I feel so lonely since I'm living in a personal care home. I lost my apartment, all my possessions, and my car, and my pet cat passed away. It feels like I have nothing left. I have no family. I have no life and I don't know how to make one. I'm only 63 years old and I'm not living close to my hometown where I'd like to be. I can't afford to move. I feel like a therapy group would help me but there aren't any here. I really need all the support I can get. My hometown had many support groups but this area has hardly any. I feel so alone. 

downandout101
downandout101
First of all, I thank you for your husband's service to our country. I come from a long line of veterans and those sacrifices they made were not in vain. In fact, my son in law is a Marine Drill Instructor. I am so sorry you are feeling alone, especially with Veteran's Day being tomorrow and today is the Marine's Corps birthday. I have no magic words or any way I can make the hurt and loneliness go away, safe to say that many people don't get it that our veteran's families also sacrifice much during their loved one's being away.I lost my wife approximately 6 weeks ago and I have gotten a lot of support here.This is a great place to come to.

Lou
carolk1955
carolk1955
Thank you for your kind words.

Carol
Deckard
Deckard
My heart goes out to you carol.
Bobby5000
Bobby5000
I am sorry also and thank your family for its sacrifices for our country. I think it makes sense to try for changes in small steps. If it makes sense to move to your home town, consider trying that.

We just heard a story. A woman in her 50's was somewhat lonely and posted something in a town welcoming anyone similarly lonely to a happy hour at a local restaurant (dating was not the idea, friendship was). Sure enough, a number of people came, singles, other woman, couples, and now a group in the town hangs out together, due to this lady's creativity.

I am sure this all seems pretty imposing, but consider looking at small steps to try to improve your life. Perhaps you can be inspired by some of the things marines do and think, and work hard to improve your life and get the things you want.





Now I feel so lonely since I'm living in a personal care home. I lost my apartment, all my possessions, and my car, and my pet cat passed away. It feels like I have nothing left. I have no family. I have no life and I don't know how to make one. I'm only 63 years old and I'm not living close to my hometown where I'd like to be. I can't afford to move. I feel like a therapy group would help me but there aren't any here. I really need all the support I can get. My hometown had many support groups but this area has hardly any. I feel so alone.
veggiequeen
veggiequeen
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Even though you may be further from home right now, they do usually have activities and gatherings in the facilities. Maybe get out amongst the others and you will begin to feel more a part of things.

Hugs