Struggling

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     It’s just over ten months since I lost my wonderful husband Alan,but I seem to be struggling more now than the start of this horrible journey.Im waiting for a appointment for counselling but there is a 3month wait,I’m going to try and go to the drop in cafe tomorrow,it’s on twice a month.just hope my panic attacks don’t stop me,plus I have chronic pain syndrome.But I am going to try.Alan was my rock he helped me through my panic attacks he was always understanding and trying to do all this without him is so hard.I know we all are on the same journey trying to adjust to life without our husband/wives.but god it is so  unbearable.I got up this morning dressed to go out but still sat here,just feel lost in the town on my own.Sorry for rambling on but I know people on here will understand.hope people are having a better day than me......          Val xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Newb

    I wish I had more videos, I have loads of photographs but only a few short videos. I miss hearing him laugh :-(

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi Fiona 

    Your Every word is true. Having lost our dog 2 months after losing my wife. I can assure you duck, that your dog is providing you some comfort even if you don't feel it right now. Our dog was the crumb of comfort for me. Now the house is utterly empty and cold without them both. Just an empty shell that means nothing to me now without them.

    Take as much comfort from your dog as you can duck. Take care. 

     Clock9

  • I had our wedding video put into a memory stick and loaded it into computer but that is very hard to watch so rely on the little vids on phone nor so upsetting 

    Ian
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    FormerMember in reply to Newb

    Hi Newb

    I agree. Its hard to watch. Our wedding was at the hospital straight after he was diagnosed. its very heartbreaking. I only watched it once since my Rob passed away and  could not stop crying.

    Andrea

  • I feel for you Andrea to see happy faces and what we are now it's a horrible Broken heart 

    Ian
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    FormerMember in reply to Newb

    Hi Newb

    Thank you

    I am very thankful that we have this community here. 

    I think i would be completely lost. It would be terrifying for all of us in the evenings with no one to talk to.

    Thinking of you all 

    Andrea 

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Not seen Mike's messages tonight

    I hope he is OK

    X

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi Andrea 

    I'm the same now. I sit here at night with the TV on (not interested in it) reading and replying to group members. I joined the group about week and bit ago.

    The mobile signal has been utter rubbish, in the house. Making it frustrating and slow to reply. I've never used my mobile so much, as I'm not obsessed with it unlike most young people are. I'm strictly a one finger keyboard tapper. 

    Stumbling through the dark. Searching for the light. 

    Take care. 

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi Mark. 

    I am doing the same. Lying in bed and staring at my phone to read people's messages and replies. Not a phone addict either otherwise. Only since i joined this group. Used to tell of my Rob when he was on the phone too much. 

    The light seem to have disappeared from our lives. 

    I hope we find that light again. 

    Take care

    Andrea

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi all 

    Spoken to work colleague today who lost his wife 2 and half years ago. He had a memorial bench placed at a local park and had a family picnic there recently. He told me today that doesn't know why but he now feels at ease after 2 and half years of pain and loneliness. 

    It's the not knowing how long my journey will take, that makes the torment worse. Anyone feel the same.