3 months

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well today is 3 months since my husband, Mark, lost his fight to stay alive.

I am still here. And the world is still turning. Not sure how these things are happening as it still feels as though it all should have stopped on that day. the sun keeps rising and falling and he is still not here.

I have accepted that I am still here and he would want to be, but as he can't i must go on as he wanted, but is not easy, it is the hardest thing I have ever done. Just existing.

My life is not back onto any sort of track and I am not sure when it might be and what track it will be when it does. But I have things I need to do. Things I promised him I would do because he could not. The Holiday to ancient Egypt that should have been our honeymoon and his holiday of a life time. and the things on the bucket list he also could not do because things happened so fast. I will do them but they will wait a little longer, I can't face them yet.

One thing that I have noticed other then that everyone else seems to be able to go back to there previous lives so quickly, is that everyone wants to concentrate on me and me rebuilding my life, but that actually makes me feel guilty. I don't want any of this to be about me, it about him, the beautiful man who has gone.

I am slowly starting to do things again, house work, shopping, eating, talking. Not fast enough for some, my work has now requested that I go to an appointment with occupational health, they say to make sure I have enough support but I think it is them trying to see how long i am going to be off and how to get me back to work! For reasons I have explained before I don't think that is about to happen very quickly, I hope I can face my work again because Mark was so proud of me, but time will tell.

My darling Mark I know you didn't want to put me through this. You are so deeply missed.

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi T,

    I sorry I cant help you with your grieving process.

    Yes I have lost a lot of Family to Cancer. But everybody should be left to deal with it in there own way. Yes Mark would be proud of you as are we on this site. Try and take it day by day. Its easy to say but harder to do.

    Take care and be safe BIg Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Temple - not going o say sorry - I know you do not want sympathy or pity - maybe a bit of understanding and some answers ?

    The questions you have are the sort we don't have answers for, Why Mark, Why now and Why so soon.

    It is life and there are just something we don't get consulted about or have a hand in the decision making. Glad to hear you are getting some order back in your life like eating, shopping and talking.

    We all heal at different paces and in our own ways - your real friends will never pressurise you to reach some mythical goal of their choosing - it takes as long as it takes.

    The stronger one who get back on track so much quicker ? Maybe they are just better at hiding their hurt - but in the long run going at your own pace is important.

    Work can wait - maybe take them at face value and attend an interview - they may even have some thoughts on support you have not considered, the interview commits you to nothing !

    You already know the solutions you need - its to complete some of the things you and Mark discussed - the ancient Egypt Holiday and the Bucket List - you will do them all !! - but only do them when you feel you will enjoy them, no rush ! there maybe sad moments - but also some happy memories.

    Maybe the last point, Never feel you are  alone - I know you have some great friends on here - maybe if things get a bit dark and lonely you call on them ? It is what they do best

    Hugs mate

    John x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Dear Temple, don't compare yourself with others as everyone is different when it comes to grief. You need to do what is best for you - and your work's Occupational Health will hopefully help you with that. It's very early days yet in your journey, be kind to yourself. Love Val XX

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Temple you know my story and I have said many times before and as John said it do's take as long as it takes.

    It was 18 months before I could attempt any of the things I had promised to do.

    You are doing well although it may not seems so.

    You will learn what to live with your grief carry on with what you are doing and take it one step at a time.

    Don't let occy health pressure you to go back to work. You will know when you are ready.

    Take it easy and take care of yourself.

    Lots of Love Julie XX