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Still broken

Adored
Adored

Husband died 12/23/14. I'm functioning but still feels like yesterday.


One of the most difficult things is that I don't have a safe place/person to just vent to about my sadness.


It is unfair to go to my sons all the time, my best friend doesn't know how to listen (she tries to analyze and fix things and drone on about what I should do) and I'm afraid that other family members are getting tired of hearing the same old thing.


I am still seeing a grief counselor once a month but sometimes I need more.


Any ideas?

Adored
Adored
Thank you so much for your advice. You are right, btw. I was adored for 31 years. I know he still loves me but obviously it's not the same.
I did some journaling when he first passed, but have gotten away from it. It did help. Thanks for the reminder.
There is no 'getting better'. You just get better at dealing with it. I am glad I reached out to this site/you. Thanks again for the advice.
regwin
regwin
You have friends here who care. Hugs, Dolores
bayoured
bayoured
Here is where you bring it. Let us be your safe place. I too was adored and it makes the longing so hard. We will not tire of listening to you and caring about how you are doing. Hugs to you
Rick51
Rick51
Pour your feelings into a post, or journal, or both. It will help.
scottito
scottito
Stick around here. Help others through your experiences, and in that, we help ourselves. Ain't nobody understand it unless they have also traveled this path. Scottie
Adored
Adored
You all are so kind. Thank you. Sometimes a just need to vent.
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