You are NOT alone my friend. There are so many widows here of similar age and situation. You will find a lot of support and true "friendship" through this site. So sorry for your recent loss. Right now it's day by day without over thinking the future too much. Tomorrow will take care of itself. Even though it doesn't feel like it right now, we do survive this grief journey . . . ever so slowly, one breath at a time. Breathe . . and hang in there. We're hanging in there with you. Hugs, Dayna

I'm so sorry about your husband. I can't really imagine how you feel after having a life together for 53 years and losing him. My husband passed away in October of 2014, and I know for sure that after just one month I didn't even have the strength to find this site yet, so you're doing the right thing by reading and writing here after just a month.

The main thing at this point is to try to eat healthy foods, and get sleep whenever you can, because that will help your body stay strong to face this pain. Also, if you can find a grief counselor in your area, there might be a group you could join so you'd be with other grieving widows who will understand and be there in person to hear your struggle. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Oh friend,
I'm so sorry you're feeling so alone right now. Along with grieving the loss of your husband, just adjusting to the practical considerations of not having him around is overwhelming. But I'm glad to hear your children seem like they're trying to help wheverever possible. You might also want to consider seeing if there's a grief support group in your area. That might help you connect with others in your shoes, and see if they have some recommendations of help that could be available. Perhaps check with a counselor or church to see if they could suggest something of this nature? Or there's groups like GriefShare that might have something in your area. Just a thought. But, in the meantime, I'll be praying that you'll be surrounded by lots of love and support. Don't give up hope, friend...

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dab, thee are no easy answers. It's a process.....and, there are varying steps along the way. Sometimes you step forward and then suddenly you're taking 10 steps backwards.

The answer is: GO WITH IT! FLOW WITH IT! As the feelings and waves of sadness, fear, trepidation and anger come in.....Just let them come.....Don't try and fight the feelings, it will only serve to magnify and slow the healing down.

If you want to sleep......sleep. I couldn't touch Morey's chair and I hated it when others wanted to sit in it! IT'S HIS CHAIR-worship it!!!!! that was 18 months ago....I have since given it to Goodwill!

Now, I'm going through the "anger" stage.....I can get angry at the drop of a hat and if I were the other people, I'd stay clear of me!!!!!

I make no excuses for my poor behavior and I'm quite sure I've turned many people off.......I don't care!!!! If you don't love this Roz......you won't love the next Roz either!!!!

Take care,
Roz

I am so sorry for your loss. My husband passed in March and this board has been so important to me. PLease come check back in here when you are lonely and need someone to listen, we have all been there and understand. Our situations are all a bit different but we understand. I was married for 31 years, no children. My husband was a mechanic and didn't my car need a major fix within 2 weeks of his passing. This weekend I was proud of myself because I worked up the nerve to go into a parts store for wiperblades - foolish I know, but it was the reminder that he would never take of that again for me. It hurts and some days I don't want to keep going, but we all do. Again, I am so sorry you have to join this goup, please glad you found us.