My heart goes out to you! Bob was my whole world! I lost him this January to Leukemia. We were married almost 41 years!! I am so lonely and I hate living alone. So I understand what you are going through. I hate coming home from work to an empty house. I do have 3 dogs, so it's not totally empty! My dogs and a good relationship with the Lord will get me thru. Your in my prayers!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I totally understand what you mean about being lonely. My husband passed March 19/15...been feeling it every day since...
It's good that you have come here...there are a lot of people who are caring, compassionate, and know exactly how you feel.

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife! I am glad you found this site. It has been over 5 months since my husband passed away and at the beginning I was on this site 4 or 5 times a day. I needed to know I was not alone. You are not alone and everyone understands exactly how you feel and what you are going through. The support and advice you will receive is the best therapy you will ever receive. We all are lonely and it isn't fun living alone. Hugs, Diane

I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife; I'm sure you did NOT see that coming at 51 years of age. Hugs.
What I've found is that most people don't really "get" what you're going through, and in order not to be lonely and isolated, YOU will have to reach out to others.
That is what I've been doing. I invite people over for meals, ask to tag along with friends, ask people to go to lunch or dinner....Make it happen, if you can muster the strength to do so.
There are also Meet Up groups for widows/widowers. Perhaps look into one of them online? The one in my area meets at least twice a month for Happy Hour and dinner, plus other private events in peoples' homes.
Hang in there. One foot in front of the other....That's all we can do at this point.

So very sorry for your loss, I lost my husband very suddenly and Unexpectedly in Oct 2014. He was 44. There are no words for the feelings you are having except dispare and a huge void. I too feel that way, My husband was my strength, my stability, my everything. I miss him more everyday. Working is good for most people so its good you have that. I went back to work way too early and I regret that. You are not alone here. I just joined recently and I am glad I did. I was looking for a place where I wouldn't be judged or told "its time to move on" I wanted to be with people who understand my pain and can give me some insight and friendship. My friends were great in the begining but very shortly after the funeral have went back to their own lives and Im left alone. No one knows what its like until it happens to you. I don't wish this on any one. Take care of yourself

We understand what you're going through and write(talk) to me/us anytime. We will be with you throughout your journey. I got my strength and sanity from WW support group when I was still mourning. I poured my pain to the group and they comforted me. They will do the same to you. In the meantime, be strong and will pray for you.

Dear Friend . . of course you are broken hearted and lonely! You just lost your best friend and soul mate. For this, I am so sorry for your loss. You have found a good group to join . . as we do "get it". Everything you wrote, I've experienced, as most of us have here. People move on with their lives and we feel abandoned by all. I agree w/ KK in that we can motivate ourselves (when ready) to take the initiative to get back out in the social world. For some of us it takes longer than others. Only you will know when you're ready. If you can find a grief support group in your area, I would highly recommend that you check it out. There you can relate with others who will understand. Of course, being here is a great place to be as well. Be gentle with self, allow room for grief, let the tears flow for they are healing. We are here walking the journey with you. You are not alone. Sending healing thoughts your way. Hugs, D

I totally understand what you are going through as does everyone here and I am so sorry for your huge loss. I have found much comfort at this site commiserating with folks that only know what we are going through. We have similar circumstances as my wife died 144 days ago although suddenly and unexpectedly. She was 48 and my whole world. We had no kids but have 2 giant dogs and a small kitty that help me keep my sanity and so the house is not so quiet and lonely but by no means any kind of replacement. In my case I do have many friends and family that are trying to get me out of the house or come over and hang out but I am finding myself making excuses to get out of most social situations and have become somewhat secluded by choice. I am hoping that will change and I will get to healing and accept that this is "my new normal". I hope the same for you.

I am so sorry. That sounds like my Support group here. I was alone for 6 months. Came home from funeral alone. Well, my oldest grandson stayed with me that weekend from MS, but he had to attend school, so had to go back home. No one even called to check on me. I had to keep checking to see if I was buried too. So, I found this site, they were there for me!!!... And everyone here understands what you were going through. We have all been through it. Hang in there... (((hugs)))) Sandee

Sorry for your loss. I've been through it, my husband died of cancer at 45. He was my best friend so I did not have anyone close to me who understood me the way he did. I have family close by but, everyone is busy with their lives and they feel the need to tell me how to live my life instead of letting me figure things out on my own.
Take good care of yourself.

Antonella