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
Hello all.
Wishing us all a restful night.
Hi Deadmeat,
I feel just as angry at the health care as you are.
The GP did nothing, even though my husband did complain. Then in the hospital they told us, he had a virus, what in fact made my husband relieved, that it wasn't a cancer. Then a few days later, they told us the most cruel news, that its a non curable cancer. Just don't understand, how these people can carry on, what they are doing and look into people's face.
It has been a horrible day had blood test for my cancer dentist was very sympathetic when I went for my check up but made me feel worse
Hi Andrea
You're not alone duck, we're all feeling the same way. I'll go home at 10pm from work and feel exactly the same way duck. It all comes in waves and we can't do a thing about it, but suffer the torment.
The weekend will be no different.
If it would just go away for a day just for a rest from it but just as you think the day is going good you have a wave of dispair and tears welling up I know she will never be here again but just can't seem to move forward with that
Hi Mark,
I hope, you get home OK. Have something to eat and rest.
I had a tierful day.
But the responses from all of you kind people have made me feel better.
Thank you very much to you ALL.
I hope, we all get a good sleep and a brighter day tomorrow.
Love and hugs xx
Hi D
Yes I think my crying is now spent, at least involving the horrendous grief attacks. I feel a few tears welling up from time to time but then it subsides.I remembered how ill my Anne was and her wish to die when she was in her hospital bed. She's at peace now and no longer suffering. I KNOW she has passed on in spirit to a loving dimension but even if I was a complete atheist I would be happy that Anne was now completely gone from any existance. ( My spiritual knowledge how ever has NOTHING to do with religion. ) I feel her presence from time to time visiting me. Like a cobweb brushing my face. A type of tingling. It's then that I speak to her and everything seems right. Yes I'm lonely living on my own but I'm getting used to it. I have a supportive family - two children - plus very kind neighbours 5 who are bereaved men like myself. I lost Anne about 11 weeks ago. It could have been 11yrs ago or eleven days ago - my mind is unable to process the time. As you say ' Chin up and keep on going one day at a time.
Love and Light
Geoff
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