Widows & Widowers Support Group
This community is dedicated to those who have lost a husband, wife, or partner. Anything is open for discussion here, with the hope that we can focus on grief, bereavement, life after loss, and continuing on after a great loss.
I lost my husband on October 10, 2017 and I don't remember life without him. We were 1 month to the day of being married 38 years.
Every person on here has their own special relationship and no two people grieve alike. There is no time limit, and every relationship is so different and unique how can we truly know how we feel, we can't. But I have found being with people who have lost their spouse makes me feel not so alone. I did nothing the first year but what I had to do. I stayed in the bed most of the time. I want to get out, but where does a 60 year old go?
Anyway I just wanted to say hello to everyone here at least let you know there is someone thinking about all of you.
It sounds from your thoughts that you have some peace in your life now and I to get some help from others who have this in common with us. thank you for support. All the best
I appreciate that you share your wise words today. I agree that grief functions differently in all people. Your words shade lots of meaning on how you feel. I am so sad for you and me, each one of us posting in this group feels the same strong emotions. This community group is a good support outlet. Reading others' examples of how they manage motivates thought. I compare notes so that I know the worst of "me" is not alone. Many times I've stopped, read a reply, and said to myself, "That's me." And then I start to build my own coping skill from what I've learned from another poster. We each have one thing in common and that's so much pain. And there is no quick and simple answer for what works. It's personal stuff we deal with daily, sometimes all day and night. It is a continuing process.
I hope for much love to you today. Lots of hugs too! Thanks for sharing your honest words of wisdom. We need it!