Garry, yes it does, we have all, and some of us are still there. Have you thought about trying to join a grief support group. That helped me big time. You do feel lost, all normal, don't think you can go on etc I am almost 10 months in after losing my bestfriend/husband. Somedays are better than others. I just do alot of praying, talking to sean and god, and trying to stay positive, because I know sean would've wanted that, heck he wanted me that way while he was here. I will pray for you, and hope that you have someone you can talk to, or go and try to share with others who have also lost a loved one, where you live. big hugs, and prayers headed your way, carla

So sorry for your loss. I just past the 2 year mark and it does get better. I have to remind myself to focus on being grateful for the time I was allowed to have with my Tim and dwell on what was taken from me.
Stay strong Hugs, Sandi

I could handle not ever loving again. if only I felt as if I could live again.
having a hard time believing I have a future.

I am feeling the same way, the days and nights are so long we and boring. Than throw the heartache on top of that. We all have to have hope it eases soon. Hugs

Thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one feeling like this. I start a grief support group next month.

Garry you are not alone in all your emotions. Take it a day at a time, or a moment at a time. Come here as often as you need to, we all get it. Hugs Katrina

Garry you are not alone by any means. We all get it. The daze will eventually start lifting and if you feel you need to let those emotions out, just do it. Bottling them up I find does not help. They only build over time. I understand how meaningless life can seem to. We did everything with our spouses in mind. And so here we are, never dreaming we would be. All I can say is come here often and when ever you wish. I don't know where I would be without all these wonderful people. Hugs and Love, Michele

When I joined my support group everything turned around. Of course I still have my days after 8 months, but I think about all we talked about in the group and look so forward to the next one. Hang in there and you will find some brighter days peeking through here and there.

I started therapy a few weeks ago and also changed my antidepressant med. So far I believe its helping. But still along way.
Loneliness happens to be what I think we miss the most. As my therapist said that generally speaking couples that don't typically go out with other couples/singles generally rely on each other for company. And as each generally me and steven very seldom went places without the other. sometimes I would eat lunch/brunch with my friend and sometimes he we would do the same with his co workers. but we didn't honestly have many so called friends.

I think that's been the hardest part is losing your companion and not having them around. it makes it very lonely. you don't have anyone to tell things to or laugh with you like your spouse did.

I'm so sorry Garry. I can feel your Pain. It's good you will have a support group to go to. That's the first small step. The rest will come gradually. You'll find comfort from being with people who have experienced a loss. . Grieving is a process that will get a little better as you go along. Take your time through it. Wishing you peace and strength. You have a great group of friends here who truly care. Hugs, Dolores

I understand..I feel the same way since losing my husband 9 months ago...and now this whole Christmas thing...I miss him even more when stressful things happen...today my 19 year old son put his head through a window...I wish I didn't have to deal with it alone..

Garry, I sure can feel your pain. Today is my beloved husbands 70th birthday & you feel another dagger in you heart because their not here to celebrate a very special day....

I tell people it is such an emptiness like none other.

Hang in there & take care JoAnn

I am only at the 3 1/2 month mark. At times, it seems like she has been gone 2 1/2 years and at other times, it seems like 2 1/2 days
or 2 1/2 hours. I have been told about the roller coaster of emotions but I guess I have just not been prepared in any way for this. .